“Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come.” Hebrews 9:11. As we celebrate Christ’s first coming with glorious music we are like the members of a choir or orchestra getting ready for the next downbeat of the conductor when Christ will come again. On that day, we will participate with Him in the […]
“[Jesus] made Himself of no reputation…coming in the likeness of men.” Philippians 2:7. Every Christmas Jody spends a lot of time wrapping presents. To her the presentation is part of what makes the gift meaningful. That makes me think of the wrapping Jesus chose when He came as the redemptive gift of our Heavenly Father. […]
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14. The angels in the sky over Bethlehem the night Christ was born proclaimed two messages that give such depth of meaning to this wonderful time of year. 1. The Savior has come bringing forgiveness and hope. And 2. He is […]
“Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14. Consider Jesus’ birth…the description of his arrival is very detailed. Micah told where He would be born (5:2). In Isaiah we read that His mother would be a virgin (7:14), and that He was coming to save people […]
“Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was of a mind to put her away secretly.” Matthew 1:19. Many of us miss the importance of Joseph in the Christmas story. I marvel at his obedience and humility, as he not only did what the angel told […]