Luke 2:8-12 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for,… Read More »
Luke 2:5-7 “To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no… Read More »
Malachi 4:5,6 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” Before Mary… Read More »
Matthew 1:20,21 “But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son,… Read More »
Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” After God gave His promise in the Garden of Eden that He would… Read More »
Luke 1:26-38 In the Bible’s record of how God came to earth, the Luke’s account of the Christmas story reveals that God sent the angel Gabriel to tell the virgin Mary what God was going to do. As Gabriel addresses Mary, he twice mentions (vss. 28,30) that she was “favored” by God. These words refer… Read More »
I Ti. 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” I Ti. 6:8 “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” On Thanksgiving, many people will, at least, give token thanks to God and to others. People are often kind to others as Thanksgiving approaches. Get togethers are enjoyed and people actually enjoy… Read More »
Psalm 107:22 “And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.” Psalm 116:17 “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.” Thanksgiving Day has arrived. I hope you have a good one. No doubt, most of you reading this will… Read More »
Psalm 100:4 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” At this time of year, most people in America are going to talk about Thanksgiving. It certainly is a holiday well-celebrated and enjoyed – usually with family and loved ones – and lots… Read More »
I Chronicles 16:8 “Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.” God does so much for every person every single day that it would be impossible to name it all. Certainly, none of us would even exist if it were not for His daily kindness. Some of… Read More »