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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DEALING WITH STRESS – Hannah1 Samuel 1: 4-20In this story of Hannah we learn useful lessons in dealing with stress. 1. Reasons1 Samuel 1: 6Hannah was put under great pressure by Eliana’s other wife who had sons and daughters. Hannah had no children. So, Penina constantly humiliated her. This put Hannah under tremendous stress. There […]
THE CHOSEN John 6: 37-40 On this Remembrance Day God gives assurance of salvation to all his followers. We are most blessed if we are in Christ. 1. We will not be cast out John 6: 37 No discrimination Jesus was speaking to the multitudes explaining to them that he was the Messiah sent […]
New Beginnings John 11: 32-44 (The Resurrection of Lazarus) How do New Beginnings happen 1. Delay to respond John 11: 5, 6 In the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead; we read that Martha and Mary sent messengers to inform Jesus that Lazarus whom he loved was sick. When Jesus heard that Lazarus […]
Overcoming DiscouragementLet me see again – anablepoMark 10: 46-52 This is the story of Bartimaeus who became blind. He was begging at the gates of Jericho. He heard that Jesus was leaving Jericho and cried out for mercy. 1. OppressionMark 10: 46 When Bartimaeus lost his sight, he had to beg. It can happen to […]
Fulfilling our Calling BOANERGES – Sons of Thunder Mark 3:17 Jesus named the sons of Zebedee, John and James Boanerges, meaning sons of thunder. They had a special calling. We’ll see how they exercised their calling. 1. Arrogance Shall we bring down fire as Elijah did Luke 9: 51-56 Jesus, along with his disciples wanted […]
