The Birth of Jesus Foretold (Luke 1:26-38, 46-49) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored!…
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. (John 17:3) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this…
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5) Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. (Psalm 61:1) You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power…
But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.” (John 5:17) In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure,…
Listen as Chris Shelnutt reflects on how God was working before he even was aware and how God used different people to reveal Christ to him.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. (Colossians 2:10 NLT) No, in…
Listen as Judy Wheeler talks briefly about what it has been like since she came to know Christ.
“…remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:12-13) “Jesus left the…
1 Corinthians 11:20-34 20 When you meet together, you are not really interested in the Lord’s Supper. 21 For some of you hurry to eat your own meal without sharing with others. As a result, some go hungry while others get drunk.22 What? Don’t you have your own homes for eating and drinking? Or do you really want…
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17) The Gifts of God Through Christ Forgiveness Access to God Faith Peace Joy Suffering/Tribulation The Power to Stand Hope Grace Provision Purpose of Life Salvation
