Category: General
Devotional
Yesterday we looked at the birth place of Jesus, and now we see another prophesy about how God would call His Son out of Egypt. This is not a contradiction, but a confirmation. After Jesus was born, Herod sought to have Jesus killed. They then fled to Egypt.
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The Old Testament was specific of where Jesus would be born. Joseph and Mary had no control over it. They had no say in the matter. It was the census that brought them to Bethlehem. It was all in God's plan from the beginning.
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Micah...
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The book of Isaiah has many prophecies about Jesus. Not all would welcome His coming. To those who received Him, he would be the chief corner stone. To those who rejected Him, he would be a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.
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The greatest Christmas gift is that God sent His only begotten Son to die for us. He came down from heaven, and dwelt among us so that we could behold His glory.
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John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we...
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It is only fitting, that we start the celebration of Jesus birth early. To get started, we need to go back to the beginning. Before the manger, and before the prophets. It all starts in the beginning.
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John 1:1
In the beginning was...
Devotional
We need to go forth daily with the sword of the spirit (which is the Word of God) in our hearts. We can become a more effective witness if we know the doctrine of the faith and live by them daily. Actions speak louder than words. If we are not living a Christ centered life, then...
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We need to lift each other up, and encourage each other. We need to surround ourselves with brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. There is nothing better than to know that you are loved.
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Philemon 1:7
For we have great joy and...
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Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you clothed in His righteousness? Our works are as filthy rags, but if we are in Christ Jesus we are washed white as fresh fallen snow. We are cleansed with the cleaning power of the blood.
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Isaiah...
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We can't work our way to heaven. It is by grace we are saved through faith. If we try to work our way to heaven, it is no longer a free gift. If we receive the free gift, then works are no longer needed to gain our salvation.
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Romans 11:6
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When we all get to heaven, I don't know how we will look. I do know however that we will be like Him. As we look upon His face, we will see Him in all His glory. It is that same glory that will shine in us as His children.
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1st John 3:2...