Luke's begins his account in Luke 1 talking about not the baby in the manger, the son of God, but the mother. What does the Bible say about Mary? What kind of faith do you have to accomplish God's plan? Do you believe that you are part of God's plan? Do you believe you were you put here on accident, or do you believe God has a plan for you? God had a plan for Mary and her faith was so strong she enabled God to accomplish that plan. Dr. Bradley digs deep in Luke 1:26-38 to uncover Mary's faith and how we, as Christians, are to share in carrying out his plan, even though we may not fully understand it. A daredevil took a cable and stretched it across Niagra falls. As crowd on both sides watched in amazement, he pushed a wheelbarrow across it. The crowd cheered. Afterwards, he asked a gentleman, "Do you believe I can do it again?" The man replied, "Well yes!" Then the daredevil asked, "Would you get in the wheelbarrow?" Mary had the faith to get in the wheelbarrow, so to speak, even though it meant unbelievable circumstances for her.What kind of faith does it take to accomplish God's will? It is true that the heavens declare the glory of God, but to really understand His will, we must study His Word. Romans 10:17 says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the world of God."Do you have the trusting faith for God to accomplish His will? As Luke 1:37 remind us, "For nothing is impossible with God."

Join Dr. Bradley as he concludes this two-part series in exploring the meaning behind our savior's names found in Isaiah 9:6, including these blessings:I. His name is WONDERFUL; that takes care of the DULLNESS of life.II. His name is COUNSELOR; that takes care of the DECISIONS of life. III. His name is the MIGHTY GOD; that takes care the DEMANDS of life. IV. His name is EVERLASTING FATHER; that takes care of the DIMENSIONS of life. V. His name is PRINCE OF PEACE; that takes care of the DISTURBANCES of life.

Join Dr. Bradley as he explores the meanings behind our savior's names found in Isaiah 9:6, including these blessings:I. His name is WONDERFUL; that takes care of the DULLNESS of life.II. His name is COUNSELOR; that takes care of the DECISIONS of life. III. His name is the MIGHTY GOD; that takes care the DEMANDS of life. IV. His name is EVERLASTING FATHER; that takes care of the DIMENSIONS of life. V. His name is PRINCE OF PEACE; that takes care of the DISTURBANCES of life.

700 years before the birth of Jesus, Micah envisions one who will rule over Israel, whose origins are from ancient times. This coming Messiah will stand over the flock as Shepherd, reigning in strength and majesty. “And he will be their peace,” (v5). Paul picks up on this teaching in his letter to the Ephesians: “For he himself is our peace…” (Eph. 2:14).

700 years before the birth of Jesus, Micah envisions one who will rule over Israel, whose origins are from ancient times. This coming Messiah will stand over the flock as Shepherd, reigning in strength and majesty. “And he will be their peace,” (v5). Paul picks up on this teaching in his letter to the Ephesians: “For he himself is our peace…” (Eph. 2:14).

The story of the Good Samaritan follows Jesus' proclamation of the two most important commandments: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” The Jewish scholar then asks, like so many of us today, "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan turns the focus not on defining who our neighbor is, but rather what kind of neighbor am I? Do people around you see Christ living in you?

The story of the Good Samaritan follows Jesus' proclamation of the two most important commandments: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” The Jewish scholar then asks, like so many of us today, "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan turns the focus not on defining who our neighbor is, but rather what kind of neighbor am I? Do people around you see Christ living in you?