This Sunday we will begin our study of 1^st Peter.  This is a brief, yet rich book.  It is full of deep theology, application, and practical instruction.  I was able to read through the book in 13 minutes, but I have spent hours trying to fully understand the first two verses.  One 17^th century scholar said of 1^st Peter, “a brief, and yet very clear summary both of consolations and instructions needed for the encouragement and direction of a Christian in his journey to heaven (Leighton).”  This study will address issues such as suffering, hardships, trials, our eternal hope, the return of Christ, our identity as Christians, our relationship to the society, and much more. 

     Join us this Sunday, as we begin studying the first two verses of the book.   See you Sunday!

The Jesus Storybook Bible – The Lord’s Prayer paraphrased by Sally Lloyd...

     I have enjoyed the children participating in the Advent celebration during our Sunday morning Worship services.  We have been reading sections from The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones.  This is a great resource for parents to help their children understand the over-arching story of the Bible.  I have found that adults enjoy reading through the stories as well.  If you searching for a gift for a family this Christmas I recommend giving The Jesus Storybook Bible.

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O Come All Ye Faithful: Luke 2:8-20

In Preparation for Sunday Dec. 13, 2015

Monday Dec. 7^th

1. What is one thing that you learned from the sermon in Micah 5?

 

 

2. What is one thing you learned from the sermon notes?

 

 

 

Tuesday Dec. 8^th

Read Luke 1:39-56 (If you are unfamiliar with the background read Luke 1:26-38).

1.  In what ways did Mary say the Lord had blessed the humble and lowly?

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Dec. 9^th

Read Luke 2:1-7

1.  How did the Roman government and the entire empire play into God's plan?

 

 

 

2. What does this teach us about God?

 

 

Thursday Dec. 10^th

Read Luke 2:8-14

1. The shepherds were the first to hear about the birth of the Savior while the rest of the world slept.  What does this tell us about those whom God who came to save?

 

 

 

2. Who do these shepherds and King David have in common?

 

 

 

Friday Dec. 11^th

Read Luke 2:15-20

1. How did the shepherds respond to the message from the angels?

 

 

2. Did they keep this good news to themselves or tell it to others?

Advent

     The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, and it means arrival or approach.  Christians celebrate Advent in order to prepare their hearts for the Christmas season.  During this time we celebrate the first coming of Jesus in Bethlehem and anticipate His second coming.  Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and continues up to December 25th. 

     This year we have a special opportunity to celebrate Advent and prepare for the Christmas season.   Each Sunday the morning sermon will come from a Scripture text which concerns the birth of our Savior, and I will produce a daily Bible Study which will accompany the upcoming sermon.  This study will consist of daily Bible readings and a few questions for each day.