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January 4: “Be With Jesus” (Mark 3:13-19, John 15:5-8)
What does it mean to follow Jesus? It is to be with Jesus, become like him, and do what he did. The most important part of being a disciple is to “be with Jesus.” It is to spend time with him to know Jesus personally. It is to “remain” in Christ through word and prayer. […]
Continue readingDecember 28: “Christ Came for All” (Luke 2:22-40)
Christ was sent not just for men but also for women, not just for the rich but also for the poor, not just for the young but also for the old. Jesus was sent not just for Israel but for all nations. Christ’s salvation is for all people. Today, we can focus on the intergenerational […]
Continue readingDecember 21: “Jesus the Messiah” (Luke 2:1-14)
The angels said that the birth of Jesus is good news of great joy. Why is the advent of King Jesus news of great joy? It is because Jesus’ reign brings real joy to the world. Whenever Jesus preached the gospel, befriended sinners, healed the sick, and cast out demons, there was great joy! You […]
Continue readingDecember 14: “The Prince of Shalom” (Luke 1:67-79)
Jesus came as the sun to shine light in darkness and guide our feet in the path of shalom. What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Shalom? It means that Jesus came into a broken world to make it whole. Through Jesus, our broken relationship with God, with others, and with the […]
Continue readingDecember 7: “A Merciful Savior” (Luke 1:39-56)
Today’s text contains Mary’s praise, known as the Magnificat. She sings to magnify Yahweh. First, Mary magnifies God for being the Savior. Second, Mary magnifies God for his justice. Third, Mary magnifies God for his mercy. God sent his Son to save his people from their sins because of his mercy and his faithfulness. Jesus […]
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