Redeemed Out of Darkness

Redeemed Out of Darkness

“When the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, as he swore to you and your fathers, and shall give it to you, you shall set apart to the Lord all that first opens the womb. All the firstborn of your animals that are males shall be the Lord’s. Every...
Your Christmas Offering

Your Christmas Offering

“. . .we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Hebrews 5:10b) The author of Hebrews tells us about the human nature of the Messiah, Jesus, the Incarnation which we celebrate at Christmas time. He does so in the context...
Advent Magnificat

Advent Magnificat

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.”(Luke 1:42b-44)...
Advent Peace

Advent Peace

“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” (Micah 5:2) As Micah pronounced the downfall of King Zedekiah...
Joy Results in Action

Joy Results in Action

“Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of...