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Category Archives: Advent
Jesus in the Old Testament: The Angel of the Lord
God’s conversation with Abram’s servant Hagar may have been a Christophany, an Old Testament appearance of Jesus. Genesis 16:7 (NIV) The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert. The angel of the Lord, meaning messenger of the God … Continue reading
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Christophanies
Christophany — a big word defined with more big words: a temporary appearance of Christ before His incarnation. You won’t find the word in the Bible. Jesus shows up a few brief times in the Old Testament. This shouldn’t come … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christophany, Jesus in the Old Testament, John 1:1-14, Revelation 22:20
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called … Prince of Peace. The Hebrew word Isaiah uses here, shalom, means so much more than “peace.” … Continue reading
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Everlasting Father
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born … And he will be called … Everlasting Father. Isaiah’s Old Testament prophecy is confirmed by the New Testament words of Jesus Himself: John 10:20 “I and the … Continue reading
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Mighty God
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born … And he will be called … Mighty God. It’s Christmas time and we tend to focus on sweet baby Jesus. Isaiah reminds us that He is also Mighty … Continue reading
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Counselor
We’re looking for Jesus in the Old Testament. Let’s start with names. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor … We … Continue reading
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Gifts from the Old Testament
More than a few Christians skip right over the Old Testament, thinking the New Testament is all they need. That’s like leaving half the presents under the Christmas tree unopened. Jesus said, Matthew 5:17 (EXB) “Don’t think that I have … Continue reading
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Thank You, Jesus
“You gave us so many gifts on the day of your birth: A treasure chest of spiritual medicines for the sick; Spiritual light for the blind; The cup of salvation for the thirsty; The bread of life for the hungry.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Ephrem the Syrian, gifts
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Happy Christmas to All
“May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Robert Louis Stevenson
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Rejoice! Jesus Christ Is Born
Augustine got it right. Jesus is exactly what each of us needs. “Let the just rejoice, for their Justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, For their Saviour is born. Let the captives rejoice, For their … Continue reading
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