Scripture: Luke 2:20
Christmas is:
- A celebration of God's perfect timing in history
- A celebration of the meekness of God of becoming human being in flesh
- A celebration of hearing, receiving, and responding to the good news of the coming of Jesus Christ
- A celebration of giving God all the praise, glory and worship
Scripture: Luke 1:26-37
What is life without hope or confidence? It's a life without meaning.
Hope is confidence in Christ.
Mary shows us that we can put our confidence in God who specialises in miracles and impossibilities.
Scripture: John 8:12
As the light of the world:
- Jesus clearly exposes the dark side of the soul
- Jesus clearly expresses Who we are to follow
- Jesus clearly promises life and liberty to all who follow Him
An invitation to let the light of Christ come into your life.
Scripture: John 6:35
Why did Jesus make Himself knows as the Bread of Life?
- To draw our attention to Him as the authentic Source and Nourisher of our physical and spiritual needs
- To draw our attention to Him as God who came from heaven
- To draw our attention to Him as bread broken so we may eat, live and be full
So remember who Jesus is. He is the bread of life.
Introduction to the series of the 7 Great I AM that Jesus said of Himself in the gospel of John.
Scripture: Deut.34:1-4
How did Moses feel after 40 years through the arid desert, leading 3-4 millions Israelites, standing at this mountain to see the Promised Land but unable to enter it?
Why did God banned Moses from entering the Promised Land?
- Moses' anger and disobedience
- Know that every act of obedience is an act of trusting and honouring God
- Remember that all glory belongs to God
- Understand that every discipline of God is embedded in His love, mercy and compassion
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis
Lessons from the life of Joseph:
- God's ways are not our ways
- Suffering is a part of walking with God
- We must flee from sin
- Jealousy destroys
- God is with you in the midst of trial
- Forgiveness
Scripture: book of James
Lessons from the book of James:
- How to take joy in times of trial
- How not to boast
- There is strength in humility
- The temptation to sin usually arises within us
Scripture: book of Ruth