The Morning Light is one of the first names given to Jesus. Do you know the last name given to him? In Revelation 22:16 Jesus calls himself the Bright Morning Star. What is it about these similar titles (Morning Light and Morning Star) that would cause biblical authors to bookend the New Testament with these references?
Read MoreWe may have said no to God many times in our past. Perhaps we are saying no to him in some area of our life right now. However, a change of heart and a humble yes can alter everything.
Read MoreTraditionally, Advent was more akin to Lent - a time of preparation for the arrival of the Lord Jesus. It was somber. Christmas hymns were not sung (those were reserved for the Christmas Eve and the Christmas season). Followers of Jesus focused on preparing their hearts and lives to receive the Lord Jesus once again, which often meant taking time for prayer, fasting, and reflection.
In other words, it was nothing like it is today.
Read MoreIt’s important to identify Jesus as the Christ. It’s more important to identify the kind of Christ Jesus is.
Read MoreWhat memories and emotions do you connect with Christmas? Chances are they are likely on the "warm and fuzzy" side of things - carols, family, gifts, fireplaces, smiles, laughter, etc. These are all great feelings, and most others would feel a level of kinship with you and your feelings around Christmas.
Most others, that is, except for those who were actually in the original Christmas story.
Read MoreWe often think Mary’s physical motherhood of Jesus was the cause of her blessing. We think that God blessed her above all women because she was pregnant with the Messiah.
Incorrect.
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