Jesus had been invited to a Pharisee’s leader’s home along with other guests.  As they assembled for the meal, Jesus observed the jostling for position in the seating arrangement. What did Jesus observe on this Sabbath day? (NASB) Luke 14:7 “And He began speaking a parable (story) to the invited guests when He noticed how […]

The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 1:1-6 Your word, living God of the Bible, says blessed is the person who does not live according to the counsel of the wicked, or stand with sinners, or sit with scoffers! Your word says that I am to delight in Your law O Lord, and […]

(NASB) Luke 14:1-6 “IT HAPPENED that when He (Jesus) went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching Him closely. 2 And there in front of Him was a man suffering from dropsy (Dr. Luke was a physician; dropsy: accumulated fluid indicating illness […]

  When Jesus comes the second time (the first was when He was born in Bethlehem), He will come as King over all kings…He will govern from the throne of David. (NASB) Isaiah 9:6-7 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on […]

Prophecy: First Advent: Isaiah 7:14 foretold of a virgin giving birth to Messiah.  His name would be called Immanuel (God with us). Prophecy fulfilled: First Advent:   Jesus came into this world as a baby born in Bethlehem…and yesterday His birth was celebrated by Christians…Luke 2:1-7   Jesus came to save His people from their […]

What did the shepherds celebrate? They celebrated the birth of Messiah! The Birth of Jesus:   Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, there were no rooms to be found…so they took what was available…a stable with straw and animals…what a place to give birth to the Son of God!  After baby Jesus was born…He was […]

(NASB) Isaiah 9:6 “…a Son will be given to us…”  (NASB) John 3:16 “For God so loved the world (that’s you and me), that He gave His only begotten Son (that’s Jesus Christ), that whoever (that’s you and me) believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”   God’s unique Son – there […]

Good News!  God has fulfilled His promise of Messiah! (NASB) Isaiah 9:6 “For a child will be born to us…”   A child promised by the living God of the Holy Bible.  The Prophets foretold of this miraculous event which would take place. (NASB) Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: […]

 The prayer of the week is based on Luke 2:10-11, 14   ‘One night…long ago…You sent an angel to tell some shepherds about the birth of Your Son, Your only begotten Son…in Bethlehem.  Your messenger said Don’t be afraid, for look, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people. […]

  The LORD God’s Knowledge: (NASB) Luke 13:34-35 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her!  How often I wanted to gather your children together, just as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not have it! 35 “Behold, your house is left to […]