Christmas

“Christmas Through the Eyes of Caesar Augustus”

Caesar Augustus did much to advance Roman rule during his earthly reign. He expanded the kingdom, developed better roads, and ushered in an era known as the Pax Romana, Roman peace.
Caesar Augustus also played a central role in the birth of Jesus being in Bethlehem. It is doubtful is he fully knew the importance of that one decision.
As we look at Christmas through the eyes of Caesar Augustus, we find a person who was unaware of his role and unaware of the full significance of the birth of Jesus. Many to this day are not fully aware of who Jesus was and what Jesus did.
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“Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph”

While we sing “Joy to the World” during the Christmas season, the events leading up to the birth of Jesus were challenging for Joseph, Mary’s husband.
When Joseph found out that Marry was with child, he was faced with a difficult decision. Since the child was not his, how was he to respond? God sent an angel to give comfort and guidance to Joseph, and Joseph responded in faith to what the angel said.
Join us as we discover what Joseph experienced that reflects what we as modern-day followers of Jesus can experience as well.
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Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary

In Luke 1 we find Elizabeth at a central place within the leadup to the birth of Jesus. Elizabeth was unable to bear children and was “advanced in years.” Yet, an angel of the Lord announced the good news, that she would have a child.
That child was a relative of Jesus. His name would be John, more formally known as John the Baptist. He was a forerunner of Christ, setting the stage for the Messiah’s ministry.
Join us as we discover what Elizabeth experienced that we too can experience when we trust in God to be at work.
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Joy to the World

“Joy to the World” is one of the more popular Christmas songs. It has a joyful tune and creates a sense of joy for those who sing it and for those who hear it.
Joy to the world is equally appropriate for the celebration of Christ’s birth as it is for the celebration of Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. He overcame sin and death and offers His victory to all who believe in Him.
Is “joy” a central part of your Christmas? When we have joy, it gives us strength to live each day, facing the challenges of that day.
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Characters of Christmas: Elizabeth and Zechariah

God is able to do the seemingly impossible. Despite the fact that both Elizabeth and Zechariah were “advanced in years,” God enabled Elizabeth to give birth. It causes us to marvel at what God can do. Age is no issue. The odds are no issue. Lack of faith even isn’t an issue, and the unheard-of is no issue.
Join us as we look at Luke 1 as we are reminded that God is able to do the miraculous as are evidenced in the lives of two more characters in the original Christmas story. Learn more

Characters of Christmas: Herod

Scrooge was the miserly character in Charles Dicken’s classic novel turned movie,  A Christmas Carol. Similar characters are found in many other Christmas stories and even in the biblical story.
Herod has many Scrooge-like qualities, but Herod differs dramatically from the other Scrooge-like characters whatever their names might be. Herod is not changed. Instead, he resolutely stands in defiance with no known remorse or change of heart.
Join us as we look at Matthew 2 as we discover the insights from Herod a Character of the original Christmas story. Learn more

Characters of Christmas, The Innkeeper

When we think of the Christmas story, we often hear of an innkeeper who presumably announced that there was “no room in the inn” for Joseph and his expectant wife, Mary.
However, an “innkeeper” is never mentioned in the Scriptures. We assume it, but it is not found.
Join us as we look at Luke 2 as we discover the significance of this “innkeeper” to the story of Jesus and to us today.
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