Dec. 31/08 Wednesday: New Years Eve, Philippians 2: 12-16a The Words of Life
This is the day to look back over the year and reflect on what God has done in our lives and church. Our lives and our church are closely connected and if they are not they should be. How did [...]
Dec. 30/08 Tuesday: Matthew 2: 1-2, The King of the Jews
Matthew points out Bethlehem in Judea the city of David. It is important to begin in Bethlehem and to mention strangers, outsiders, non Jews who come to worship the King of the Jews. Astrologers, perhaps from Babylon, had the inside track because Kings normally are [...]
Dec. 29/08 Monday: Isaiah 7: 9b-14; Matt.1: 22-23, Immanuel
Matthew, writing to Jews, brings in the prophecies about Jesus found in the Old Testament. King Ahaz was overwhelmed with the news of all those aligned against him. He and his people were shaken to the core of their being. But God says: do [...]
Christmastide: Christmas Day, and one or two Sundays between Dec. 25th Jan.6. Christmas reminds us of the great love of God for his children.
From the Advent Devotional read again: Dec. 25/ 08 Thursday: Luke 2: 8-14, Shepherds and Angels. Dec. 26/08 Friday: Luke 2: 15-20, One Holy Time. Dec. 27, 08 Sat.: Luke 2: [...]
Dec. 27, 08 Sat.: Luke 2: 25-33, My eyes have seen your salvation!
Simeon was blessed along with the prophets of old and as a man before his time. It would be 33 years later after Jesus’ death and resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit that the full impact of God’s gift became clear. [...]