Today we continue our series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story” with Episode 2. We examine the unlikely characters in the genealogy of Christ and discover that God is not looking for perfect people. His love and grace is available to all. Scriptures referenced in this episode include John 1:12; Ruth 1:16; 1 Samuel 13:14; 1 Chronicles 22:8; 1 Kings 11:6; Mark 2:17; and 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Today we begin a new series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story.” Did you know that there are more than three hundred Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus? The first of these was made almost four thousand years before Jesus was born. God’s timing is not the same as ours. He has a long view. But you can be assured that He will act in the “fullness of time.” Scriptures referenced in this episode include Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 90:4, 10; Hebrews 11:3; Isaiah :14-46:9-10; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:35; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:4-6; Ephesians 3:8; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Genesis 3:14-15; and Galatians 4:4.

God desires that we be restored, refreshed, and ultimately to be changed. In this final episode in a miniseries about being refreshed, we break down what it means to be spiritually changed for the long-term. Scriptures referenced in this episode include Psalm 51:17; Psalm 119:145; Luke 18:7; 2 Corinthians 7:10-11; 1 John 1:9; Mark 11:24; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 145:18; James 4:8; and Psalm 73:27-28; and John 15:5.

God desires that we be restored, refreshed, and ultimately to be changed. In this third episode in a new series about being refreshed, we examine the importance of substantial or lasting changes in our spiritual lives. Scriptures referenced in this episode include Matthew 7:21-23; and 2 Corinthians 7:10-11.

God desires that we be restored, refreshed, and ultimately to be changed. In this second episode in a new series about being refreshed, we explore the story of David playing his harp for Saul. Scriptures referenced include 1 Samuel 16:14-23; Proverbs 26:11; Psalm 51:10-12; Romans 12:2; and 2 Corinthians 5:17.

So many of us are feeling burnout. God desires that we be restored, refreshed, and ultimately to be changed. In this first episode in a new series about being refreshed, we begin with our top ten list: 10 ways to be refreshed. Scriptures referenced include Psalm 23:2-3; Mark 1:16; Isaiah 55:10; John 4:14; Genesis 1:29; Matthew 5:45; Psalm 127:2; 1 Samuel 16:14-23; and Proverbs 17:22.

James tells us to count it all joy when we experience suffering and affliction. This is not the typically human response to trials. But 0ur suffering ought not to be an exercise in futility. God has a purpose, and that purpose is always good. We can count all things joy because God is working in all situations, even the most painful. Scriptures referenced in this episode include James 2:1; Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11; 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Peter 1:6-8; Psalm 30:5; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; and 2 Corinthians 12:8-10. Music in this episode features 3B4JOY. Support their ministry and follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/official3b4joy.

When you’re in trouble, do you pray? If not, why not? And what happens if you do pray? What does the Bible say we can expect? Scriptures referenced in this episode include Psalm 77:22; James 15:13; Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2; Psalm 34:17; Luke 11:9; John 15:7; Luke 5:16; and Luke 22:44.

God has given us promises to provide us with comfort, encouragement, and reassurance during times of trouble. This episode includes a review of several of these promises and features thoughts and music by Summer (http://www.summersofficialpage.com/home.html). Scriptures referenced include 2 Peter 1:4; Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalm 23:4; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 37:17-18; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 50:15; Psalm 55:22; Isaiah 26:3-4; Isaiah 43:2; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Lamentations 3:22-23; and John 14:27.

This episode examines the life of David (based on 1 and 2 Samuel) and how he came to trust God. Additional scriptures referenced include Psalm 18:2; 1 Samuel 17:26; Psalm 56:11; Psalm 9:10; Psalm 20:6-7; Psalm 37:4-6; and Psalm 46:1-3.