The gospel of Luke records that two thousand years ago, God made a groundbreaking announcement. The very night Jesus was born, "a great company of the heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests" (Luke 2:13-14). Peace. And… Continue reading “Peace On Earth” – Really?
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Jesus, The Man Who Learned Obedience
With Christmas very quickly approaching, my church is moving through our Advent series in which we are focusing on the humanity of Jesus. Last Sunday we looked at what it means that Jesus is The Man Who Learned Obedience. The Bible teaches that Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered during his earthly life, but saying something… Continue reading Jesus, The Man Who Learned Obedience
Advent is Under Way!
This Sunday just past marks the start of the season of Advent. The word 'Advent' comes from the Latin adventus, which means a coming, arrival, or approach. And so in the season of advent, the four Sundays before Christmas, we think about the approach of Jesus and anticipate His coming. Since Christmas is a celebration of Christ's… Continue reading Advent is Under Way!