(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 […]

  The LORD God’s Desire:  (NASB) Luke 13:34 “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!”    As you read the above, do […]

  Jesus was born in Bethlehem and He died in Jerusalem.  There He was resurrected to life from the grave.    Jesus is a historical fact…His birth (which will be celebrated by His followers around the world) and His death, His resurrection (which will also be celebrated later this coming spring).  And while Jesus walked […]

  Jesus was warned by a group of Pharisees that Herod (a puppet of Rome) wanted to kill Him.  (Luke 13:31)   And what was Jesus’ response? (NASB) Luke 13:32 “…‘Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I reach My goal.’”    […]

The prayer of the week is based on excerpts from Psalm 118:   I come to give thanks to You Lord God Almighty!  Why?  Because You are good, Your love endures forever and ever and ever.   I have no need to fear because You are for me…and what can man do to me?  No […]

Fact:  There is only one way to enter the kingdom of God…it is through the narrow door of belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.  (Romans 10:8-11)  What did Jesus say to the question, ‘Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?’ (NIV) Luke 13:24-30 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, […]

  In a permissive culture it is hard to believe, let alone ‘hear’ what Jesus said to someone in a city or village who asked the following question.  (Luke 13:22) (NIV) Luke 13:23-24 “…‘Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?’    He said to them, 24 ‘Make every effort to enter through […]