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Luke: Rejoice With God
Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. Doing The Impossible
Contributed on Jan 2, 2002
Mary was able to take on the seemingly impossible task God gave her by taking the strength for the task He gave and not relying on herself.
If CNN were around in 1809, it would have concentrated its evening news stories on Austria. Napoleon was on the move. But, in that same year, Tennyson was born in England Oliver Wendell Holmes was born in Cambridge, MA Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston Charles Darwin began his ...read more
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2. Finding God
Contributed on Jan 2, 2002
Jesus’ first independant action, teaching in the Temple at the age of 12, introduces His life-long urgency of helping people find God.
Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11 “I must be about my Father’s business” -Jesus We must teach others how to find God. I. Through Worship (41-42) A. Habit-forming B. Family oriented C. Centers on praise for God’s ...read more
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3. The Rest Of Your Life
Contributed on Jan 2, 2002
Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.
Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more
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4. Strange Blessings
Contributed on Jan 2, 2002
Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.
As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more