Awake Us Now

All of us need the Light of God's Word and the Light of Christ! God's word leads us to the One who is The Light of the World. This week's teaching is based on Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

In Luke 1-2, we see the promised Messiah coming to Israel to reveal Himself, and God's prophets declaring and acknowledging Him for who He really is! (Luke 2:22-40)

In the first chapter of Luke we see that when God moves, it is an awesome thing to behold! God has never stopped moving, but acts constantly throughout the ages and in our day, revealing Himself and calling all people to Him.

The Christmas Story, the birth of Jesus, is not simply a nice "religious" story, nor is it a "tradition" that has been passed on from generation to generation. It is an account of actual events that took place in human history. Events that have changed the world and have the power to change each of our lives forever!

Let's take a deeper look at the Christmas story. Jesus' Story - Baby in a manger... Mary and Joseph... angles and shepherds. Most people are familiar with the visual scenes of the Nativity story, but what do the words "A Savior has been born to you" mean to us? To you? (Luke 2:1-20)

Let's take a deeper look at the Christmas story. To everyone who has known sorrow and heartbreak, God offers joy and final victory! (Luke 1:5-25)

The night before Jesus died, He spoke words of encouragement. They still cheer hearts today!

Let's take a deeper look at the Christmas story. When told she would bear the Son of God, the Savior of the World, Mary could have reacted with fear and doubt. Instead, she responded with faith and humility. (Luke 1:26-38)

"Rugged individualism" is a value prized by many, but God commands us to live in community and to love one another.

Pastor completes our study of the Book of Ruth this week as we see God work through the details of His plan for Ruth, Naomi and Boaz as chapter 4 closes out. It's a beautiful story packed with a prophetic picture of Jesus, our Guardian Redeemer.