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Advent 2013
Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. Christmas According To Isaiah
Contributed on Nov 30, 2013
Isaiah foresaw not only the Incarnation of the Saviour, but projected to His reign over the earth.
“But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. “The people who ...read more
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2. Christmas According To John
Contributed on Dec 7, 2013
John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more
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3. Christmas According To Paul
Contributed on Dec 12, 2013
Paul's theology of the incarnation is explored.
“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” [1] Irreligious individuals occasionally and foolishly charge that there never was a birth of the ...read more
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4. Christmas According To Jesus
Contributed on Dec 19, 2013
Exploring the birth of Christ--what it means to us today.
“When Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written ...read more
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5. God With Us
Contributed on Dec 24, 2013
God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.
“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments ...read more