The Lessons for the Last Days Simeon’s Prophecy and Anna’s Testimony As I read through this account I want you to pick up on the character qualities of Simeon, Anna and the priest, they were looking for the 1st coming of Jesus, we are looking for the 2nd coming – ask yourself the question what is God…

1) AM…..12-9-07….SBC 2) “A Divine Accomplishment” Isaiah 7:1-17; Matthew 1:23 Introduction: Genre of Prophecy 1- The great prediction which runs like a golden thread through the whole contents of the Old Testament is that regarding the coming and work of the Messiah[1] 2- The responsibility of the Old…

We as sinners are in desperate need of God’s intervention to deliver us from the wages of our sin which is death. “Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner!”

My message today speaks of the power of prophecy but as we begin looking at scripture today We find Jesus weeping… Luke 19:41-42 41 When He approached Jerusalem , He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been…

Isaiah 9:6

Jesus Christ’s birth is prophesied in the OT The prophecy of a coming ruler For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase…

The Christmas Story begins with God announcing John's birth.

Songs help us not forget. A truth put to melody… A song of promises and truth “Jesus Loves Me”. The children of Israel would sing too… these songs were well known by young and old alike… We find Jesus weeping… Luke 19:41-42 When He approached Jerusalem , He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If…

The Incarnation Incarnation - it is not found in the Bible. Latin - incarnatio - “in flesh” Greek - sarkosis - flesh General teaching Incarnation - to enter into or become flesh (Puppet, Cartoon Characters, Superheros) Christian teaching Incarnation - The divine act where Christ became man. The Gospels…

"Joy to the World" Isaiah 9.1-7 Last week, we investigated the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. We took a closer look at the prophecy from Isaiah 7.14 and it's fulfillment of the account in Matthew 1. We were reminded of the miraculous birth that could only be carried out by God himself. I think that it…

Sovereign Christmas. Christmas is getting very close! I have an aunty who makes all these wonderful creative cards, so this year I thought that I would have a go at making my own Christmas card. [P] What do you think? A nice traditional snowy picture, a fairly standard Christmas greeting: “I wish you…

Victorious Christians... 1. Believe the Bible (vs. 22-27). 2. Recognize the danger of rejecting Jesus (vs. 28-29). 3. Are undefeated by unfairness in life (vs. 30-32).

Last week, we began to look into Isaiah 42 , one of 4 “Servant Songs” found in Isaiah. It speaks of the servant of the Lord, and further scripture in the New Testament tells us that the servant of the Lord is Jesus. And appropriately, we can look at this passage as a reminder to us of the Christmas story…

In this lesson Pastor Bogan introduces the Advent Series by examining Old Testament prophecies that announce the coming and birth of Christ.

This week we celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ with a special Christmas Message about Christ being our Prophet, Preist, and King. We also worship Him with our favorite Christmas time hymns and songs.