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God With Us
December 24-25 God With Us “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 Looking back to Isaiah’s prophecy, Matthew saw a dual fulfillment of God’s promise. He understood that God delivered his people in a time of great need in Isaiah’s […]
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The Greatest Gift, Part II
Friday, December 23 The Greatest Gift, Part II For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Christmas is a time when we can celebrate His birth and all that He did for us. […]
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The Greatest Gift
Thursday, December 22 The Greatest Gift For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I have recently been busy wrapping gifts for family and friends for Christmas, which is fast approaching. I enjoy […]
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Speak of Hope
Wednesday, December 21 Speak of Hope How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Isaiah 52:7 “Go Tell it in the Mountain” is a well-known Christmas song, but not always discussed is its origins. […]
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Get Excited
Tuesday, December 20 Get Excited May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Do you still get excited this time of year? I know the children get excited at the coming of the season and […]
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Peace and Good Will
Monday, December 19 Peace and Good Will Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward me. Luke 2:14 On Christmas, we celebrate the Promise of the Savior – Jesus Christ. Before Jesus came, God seemed distant, hidden in the Holy of Holies only accessible to the priest of that time. People were […]
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Celebrate – Favor
December 17-18 Celebrate – Favor And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 The gospel writer and Luke describe the angel Gabriel’s appearance to Mary and the angel’s message in Luke 1:26-38. God’s Word tells us […]
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Celebrate Answered Prayers
Friday, December 16 Celebrate Answered Prayers When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. Luke 1:12-13 When Zechariah saw him, he […]