Jesus Was Like Us, But Not Really

01. January 2008 Luke 0
Text: Luke 3:23-38 Theme: Clear signs from above set Jesus apart from us at his baptism. Key verses: “When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from ...

Preparing the Way for Our King

31. December 2007 Luke 0
Text: Luke 3:1-19 Theme: John prepared the hearts and minds of people for Jesus’ coming. Key verses: “…the word of God came to John…in the desert. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in…Isaiah…’A voice of one calling in the desert, ...

Even Jesus Needed to Grow

29. December 2007 Luke 0
Text: Luke 2:39-52 Theme: Jesus continued to grow and learn and mature throughout his childhood, as should we. Key verses: “And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.” (v. 40) “After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy ...

Being Spiritually In-tune Has Its Rewards

28. December 2007 Luke 0
Text: Luke 2:21-38 Theme: Simeon and Anna got to see and hold God because they were spiritually prepared and expectant. Key verses: “Now there was a man in Jeruselem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the ...

Happy Birthday, Jesus

26. December 2007 Luke 0
Text: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Jesus was actually born on this earth like us. Key verses: “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them ...

Redemption’s Purest Songs of Praise

24. December 2007 Luke 0
Text: Luke 1:46-80 Theme: Both Mary’s and Zechariah’s songs of praise were motivated by God’s redemptive plan for us. Key verses: “And Mary said, ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call ...

Words We Can Count On

21. December 2007 Joshua 0
Text: Luke 1:1-57 Theme: Luke wrote and Zechariah and Mary received words that are sure as the God who sent them. Key verses: “Therefore, since I have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you…so that you may know the certainly of the things ...

Lives That Impact Lifetimes

17. December 2007 Joshua 0
Text: Joshua 24:16-33 Theme: The lives of Joshua and the elders inspired the Israelites of their day to follow the Lord. Key verses: “Joshua said to the people, ‘You are not able to serve the Lord…He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins.\'” (v. 19) “But the people said to Joshua, ‘No! We will serve ...

The Best Motivation to Serve Him

07. December 2007 Joshua 0
Text: Joshua 24:1-15 Theme: God’s provisions and care for the Israelites should have motivated them to serve him completely. Key verses: “I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the River and led him throughouut Canaan and gave him many descendants…Then I sent Moses and Aaron, and I afflicted the Egyptians by what I ...