Jesus Doesn’t Belong There He poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many.  Isaiah 53:12 For many people, Jesus’ coming out to the River Jordan to be baptized by John is a confusing event in the life and ministry...

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A Light for the Nations

A Light for the Nations A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.  Luke 2:32 Simeon’s prophecy regarding the Child in his arms is seen fulfilled in John’s vision in Revelation 7.  The promised Messiah was the hope for Gentile and Jew alike.  The...

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Twelve Days of Christmas

Twelve Days of Christmas And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.  Luke 2:17-19 Merry Christmas!  It’s still Christmas! ...

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The Power of God

The Power of God And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. Luke 1:35 God does not stir up His power the way...

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