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Tag Archives: Advent
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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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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Advent Prayer
“Stir our hearts, we beseech you, to prepare ourselves to receive your Son. When he comes and knocks, may he find us not sleeping in sin, but awake to righteousness, ceaselessly rejoicing in his love. May our hearts and minds … Continue reading
More Hope
It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen. Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading
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An Advent Prayer: Christmas Day
“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.” Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
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An Advent Prayer: New Hope
“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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