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Midweek Advent I – 2024
The Announcement of John’s Birth Luke 1:1–25 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the certainty of those things in which you…
Advent 1 – 2024
“Hope Given—The Savior Promised” Every one of us has sinned. Every one of us has sinned against someone. It may be our spouse, our child, our parent, or friend. When we finally realize our sin and error, one of the worst things you can experience in return is silence. You want to talk with that person, apologize, and reconcile. But if they are not even willing to listen—it can be a terrible thing to experience silence. Adam and Eve sinned…
Advent 3 (Midweek) – 2023
The Savior’s Work Brings Healing & Freedom Isaiah 61:1–3 1“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy…
Advent 3 – 2023
What then did you go out to see? Matthew 11:2–10 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the One who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised…
Advent 2 (Midweek) – 2023
The Savior’s Name Isaiah 9:6,7 6For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Prayer…
Advent 2 – 2023
We See the Signs, but What Do they Mean? Luke 21:25–36 [Jesus said:] “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with…
Advent 1 (Midweek) – 2023
Christ Through the Eyes of Isaiah Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us your Word, in which we see your marvelous plan for our salvation unfold in Jesus Christ, our Immanuel! Grant us faith to trust in this humble Savior, whose lowly and miraculous birth, was for us and our salvation. In whose name we…
Advent 1 – 2023
Behold, Your King! Matthew 21:1–9 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to Me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” …
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