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Jesus, our high priest and sacrifice Luke 3: 15-17, 21, 22 This week we have begun to meditate on the Epiphany of Christ. Jesus began his public ministry by first getting baptized by John the Baptist. At His baptism Jesus revealed himself as the perfect high priest and the sacrificial lamb without blemish. 1. He […]
The Shining Light of God –Isaiah 60: 1-6 God speaks through his prophet Isaiah and reveals his kindness and compassion for his people. 1. God’s shining light dispels darkness Isaiah 60:2 When darkness covers all nations, light will shine upon God’s people. Light dispels darkness. When we have God’s light for us, we will have […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.” Psalms 91:11 Christmas brings excitement with the stories about the wisemen and the angels. Angels are messengers of God. One angel who is remembered is Gabriel. God promises that he will give charge to His […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Such an encouraging promise of God as we enter the third Sunday of Advent that […]
Forerunner of Christ – The Church Luke 3: 1-6 John the Baptist was the forerunner of Christ for his first Advent. He prepared the way for Jesus to begin his ministry. The Church is appointed to be the forerunner of Christ for his second Advent. 1. The person – Filled with the Holy Spirit […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “The night is far spent; the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.” Romans 13:12 By God’s grace we have entered the last month of this year. The year is far spent. God invites us […]
The Kingdom of God is near Luke 21: 25-36 Jesus clearly explained the signs of the last days. His teachings created curiosity in his disciples. Jesus also encouraged them during his discourse. 1. Courage – Luke 21: 28 Jesus spoke about the signs in the sky and on the earth in the last days. Then he […]
THE REIGN OF CHRIST John 18: 33-37 In this scripture passage, Jesus was standing before Pilate for trial. Jesus revealed his purpose of incarnation. 1. According to His Incarnation King of the Jews – John 18: 33, 34 Pilate asked Jesus if he was the king of the Jews. Jesus answered him with a […]
Beloved Congregation, Greetings in Jesus! “Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud and He shall hear my voice.” Psalms 55:17 The Lord has guided us through this year, and we are at the brink of the last month of the year. God reminds us to constantly call upon him and […]
Pastoral Epistle, November 21, 2024 Beloved Congregation,Greetings in Jesus! “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”Hosea 6:6 God clearly expresses his desire for His people. His people must choose mercy over sacrifice and the knowledge of God over offerings. Outreach to Seniors: Kindly come prepared on […]
