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Advent 2009
Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. A Promise Forgotten In Time
Contributed on Nov 28, 2009
The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more
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2. Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready
Contributed on Dec 6, 2009
It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.
LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to ...read more
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3. What The Magi Found
Contributed on Dec 13, 2009
When the Wise Men arrived at the house where Mary tended the Christ Child, what did they find? If we seek the same One they sought, we also may anticipate finding what they found.
MATTHEW 2:9-11 WHAT THE MAGI FOUND “After listening to the king, [the wise men] went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. ...read more
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4. Cosmic Combat
Contributed on Dec 19, 2009
At the birth of Christ a great war was initiated. Few of us are aware of the conflict, but it will continue until He reigns on the earth.
*Revelation 12:1-13:1* “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great ...read more