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Category: Advent
The Importance of the Resurrection
I love that Paul simply identifies and shares what is the most important information to pass on. He starts with the three things – the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus – one by one.
“I Will Rise Again”
Never lose sight of the power and the impact that Jesus’ words (and the words God inspired throughout the Scriptures) have on us and on others
Repentance Leads to …
based on the Love God Greatly Study, Lent – A Season of Drawing Close to God w3d2 THE JOURNEY (SCRIPTURE AND OBSERVATION) Scripture: Exodus 34:27-28; Romans 10:17; and SOAP: Romans 15:4 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV INTO THE TEXT –…
The Promised Messiah
Today’s Scripture is Luke chapter 2. (SOAP verses 10-12) but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign:…
Salt and Light
based on the Love God Greatly Advent study, The Promised Messiah / w4d4 Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 / SOAP verses 68-71 This is like a segment from the memorable Paul Harvey and his segments known as “The Rest of the Story.” Previously in Luke’s story we learned of an angel named Gabriel who appeared to a…
Trusting God
based on the LGG Advent Study, The Promised Messiah / w4d3 Scripture: Luke 1:26-56 / SOAP verses The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise 46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me…
God’s Grand Plan of Redemption
based on the LGG Study of Advent, The Promised Messiah / w4d2 Scripture: Luke 1:1-25 / SOAP verse 25 “How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.” Luke 1:25 I love when the goodness of God is so visible on the pages of Scripture. I see…
Waiting Without Doubting
Based on The Promised Messiah, a Love God Greatly Advent Study Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20 If someone made you a promise, how long would…
Sustaining HOPE
Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 24:30-31 / SOAP: John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 There are many dwelling places in my Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make ready a place for you. 3 And if I go and make ready a place for you, I…