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The Manifesting Presence of Jesus Christ John 5: 1-15 The Bible says that it was a festival day and a Sabbath when Jesus entered the temple through the sheep gate. There was a pool on the northern side called Bethesda which means house of mercy. The Jews had several festivals and feasts. The three […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “I will mention the loving kindnesses of the Lord and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has bestowed on us, according to the multitude of His loving kindnesses.” Isaiah 63:7 Our Lord has led us through this year. We are thankful for all blessings we […]
Strength in Weakness Matthew 2: 13 – 23 Joseph was appointed by God to be the father of baby Jesus. He accepted his role and obeyed God in all situations. We read very little about Joseph. The last mention of him is when Jesus was twelve years old. 1. Flee Matthew 2: 13 When king […]
Our Supreme Saviour John 1: 1-14 Our reading for today is taken from the Gospel of John which never mentions the birth of Jesus. Only Matthew and Luke mention his birth. Nevertheless, today’s reading reveals our Lord’s supremacy even at his birth. 1. The eternal Word John 1: 1 – 3 This chapter begins with […]
The Saviour at His birth Luke 2: 1-14 We celebrate Christmas with lights and big parties; but the first Christmas was a hard journey for baby Jesus. 1. The journey Luke 2: 4 Mary was full time pregnant, and she had to travel with Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. They had to travel over […]
Chosen for God’s purpose – JosephMatthew 1: 18-25 Joseph was chosen by God to be instrumental in the life of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world. Joseph was chosen to be the father of our Lord Jesus Christ during His earthly life. The Holy Bible speaks very little about him. We read about Joseph […]
Beloved Congregation,Greetings in Jesus!“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Psalms 42:5 While many are celebrating the birth of Christ, some of us may be facing various challenges during this season. […]
Presuppositions of the Messiah Matthew 11: 2-11 During intertestamental times and during the time of Jesus the Jews had presuppositions of the Messiah. They pictured the Messiah in various ways and were eagerly awaiting his appearance. When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent his disciples to Jesus asking him if he was the […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “The needy shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.” Psalms 9:18 As we draw closer to Christmas, God reminds us of His infinite love for mankind that God had for our salvation – JESUS By the first Advent we receive the privilege […]
A CHOSEN VESSEL – JOHN John the Baptist was the only chosen person by God to be the forerunner of the Advent of Christ. There were other witnesses; like the shepherds, the wise men, Simeon and Anna, but only John was the forerunner. 1. Set Apart John was filled with the Holy Spirit even before […]
