Angels – Awe and Praise At the Incarnation
Angels are mighty beings who stand in the presence of God and do His will, but they were awestruck at the mystery of the Incarnation and praised God.
Luke 2:8-14
Joseph – The Obedience of True Righteousness
True righteousness desires to submit to God, show mercy to others, and humbly receive correction from God so that it might fully obey.
Matthew 1:18-25
Mary – A Humble, Thoughtful, Obedient Faith
Mary is an example for all believers as she receives God’s staggering promise with a humble, thoughtful, obedient faith.
Luke 1:26-38
Zechariah – The Dark Night Of Doubt
The disappointments of life can provoke doubt in even the strongest believers, but quiet reflection on God’s Word and work can restore our faith and fill us with praise.
Luke 1:18
Our Song of Joy
Because of the coming of Christ, God is with us, delivering us from our enemies and saving us from our sins, as He delights in us and sings His song of love over us.
Luke 2:9-12
God’s Song of Love
Because of the coming of Christ, God is with us, delivering us from our enemies and saving us from our sins, as He delights in us and sings His song of love over us.
Zephaniah 3:14-17
The Angels’ Song of Peace
The angels’ song announced that Christ had come to bring glory to God and peace to the people of earth.
Luke 2:13-14
The Prophet’s Song of Hope
The prophets spoke of the Messiah who would come to restore the hope of God’s people.
Isaiah 42:1-4
Great Expectations – We Will Return Home
The great expectation that our deep sense of alienation and exile from our true home would one day be removed is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 40:1-5
Great Expectations – God Will Be With Us
The great expectation that God will be with His people is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the God-Man.
Isaiah 7:14; 8:5-10
Great Expectaitons – The Prince of Peace Will Rule
The great expectation that the Prince of Peace will one day rule is being fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 9:1-7
Great Expectations – The Virgin Will Conceive
The great expectation that a virgin would conceive and her Child would save us has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 7:14
Series Outline on Unwrapping Christ
This 4-week series was taught during the 2011 Advent season. It covers the four great themes of Advent – hope, peace, love, and joy – showing how each of these is found in Christ, and helping us to focus our thoughts on Him as we celebrate His coming to bring us salvation.
Unwrapping Joy In Christ
True joy is found in Christ, Who has come to save and restore us to God, the source of all true joy.
Luke 2:10-11
Unwrapping Love In Christ
The love of God – which is the source of all love – has taken human form in Jesus, and we are called to believe in Him and love others as He did.
1 John 4:9-11
Unwrapping Peace In Christ
Christ is the Prince of Peace, who brings full peace – the blessed life that flows from the righteousness of God.
Isaiah 9:6-7
Unwrapping Hope In Christ
The hope that overcomes the despair and alienation caused by the fall is found in Christ, as we look to Him in faith.
Lamentations 3:19-26
The Story of Scripture
There is an overarching story to the whole of scripture that should affect every passage that we read. God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people who glorify and enjoy Him forever.
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:3-6; Psalm 2:8-9; Revelation 5:2-14
A Christmas Celebration
Let us celebrate the first Advent of Jesus Christ as we anxiously await the celebration of His second Advent.
Luke 2:8-20
The Christmas Family Tree
Jesus’ family tree is full of glory and shame, but He came to save His people from their sins.
Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Joy
Christmas is a time of great joy because God has come to us in Christ and reconciled us to Himself.
Luke 2:8-20