Today we continue our series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story” with Episode 5. The first Christmas wasn’t as tidy (or as sanitized) as it is often portrayed in nativity scenes. In many ways, it was a mess. However, there was a message in spite of the messiness. And two thousand years later God can still help us to find messages in our messes. Scriptures referenced in this episode include Luke 2:12; Isaiah 53:3, 5; Luke 1:46-48; and Matthew 2:12.
The Bible often illustrates the Christian life as a battle against sin and Satan. We are soldiers of Christ in spiritual warfare. In Ephesians...
The Psalms' spiritual, emotional, and poetic depth has made them a source of inspiration for many, transcending time and culture. We share several quotes...
The Book of Isaiah significantly influenced the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the Gospel authors and Paul. This influence is manifest in...