Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; Philippians 2:6-11 / SOAP: Philip 2:8-11 THe Love and Example of Jesus – Though he, [Jesus], was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.When he appeared…
Category: From the Insideout
Son of David or of God?
“What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” Matthew 22:42 We know and celebrate Jesus as the Son of God, but in today’s reference, and many other places in the Bible, Jesus is referred to as the “son of David.” Jesus even says of…
Messengers
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3; Malachi 3:1; Mark 1:1-13 / SOAP: Mark 1:1-2 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way, Mark 1:1-2 We may not always know or specifically see what the next…
The Hope of Israel
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 / SOAP: Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child has been born to us,a son has been given to us.He shoulders responsibility and is calledWonderful Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His dominion will be vast, and he will bring immeasurable prosperity.He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it…
The Habit of Thanksgiving
And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. – Eph. 5:20 The following is shared from a facebook post by Ann Voskamp on November 15, 2023. Ann is a joy to read and listen to. She is a catalyst of knowing, loving, and worshiping God. She…
A Promise of Hope
It’s Tuesday friends and one day closer to the Thanksgiving Holiday and some time off with family and friends. If you’re like my daughters and are already enjoying a nice week-long break – I pray it is off to a good start. 🙂 Our new advent study, The Promised Messiah, begins next Monday (Nov.27) but…
Asking for Help
Happy Monday Friends! Let’s look to the Lord for the help we need today💜 For we know that God will hear us when we pray and we can be confident that just as He saved us from our sins He will rescue us from our troubles or walk with us through them. Today’s Verse comes…
The Blessing of Friendship
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 When I was growing up, my family was extended by six or seven other families that we fondly called ‘aunts and uncles’. They were close friends of my parents. The friendships were formed…
Thankful for the Day
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Some days are exciting from the moment you wake up. You’re excited about the planned adventure, the day off work, or expected company. Some days are just regular get up and go kind of days. Then there are the days…
Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 5:3 Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 I wonder sometimes if we truly realize the blessing and utter privilege of prayer. Think about it, the God who created the universe and holds it all in place. – the One who…