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December 19: “The Great Reversal” (Luke 1:39-56)
Mary praises God not only for the reversal of her fortune but also for God’s reversal of the curse of the Fall. Jesus’ reign means that the poor are lifted from poverty, the barren are fruitful, the oppressed are liberated, the hungry are filled, and the lowly are exalted. Jesus restores the world back to […]
Continue readingDecember 12: “At Last, a Good King!” (Luke 1:26-38)
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear a son who will be a king, the Son of God, and the Son of the Most High, whose kingdom will never end. Unlike Zachariah, Mary responds to God’s word with a strong faith. Do we believe that God’s word is infallible?
Continue readingDecember 5: “Hope Renewed” (Luke 1:5-25)
The story of Zachariah and Elizabeth reveals three things about who God is. First, Yahweh is God who renews our hope when we waver. Second, Yahweh is God who takes away our disgrace. Third, Yahweh is God who wants us to partner with Him in His work of reconciling the world to Himself.
Continue readingNovember 28: “What is an Elder?” (Acts 20:17 & 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-2)
Next Sunday, we will hold a congregational meeting to elect up to two elders. Why do we elect elders? What are elders anyway? Elders are spiritual leaders who oversee and shepherd God’s people, whose way of life is centered in a relationship to Jesus. During this week, let’s pray for the current elders and the […]
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