In the opening chapter of 1 Kings, David is near death. He dies in chapter two at the age of 70 after serving as Israel's king for 40 years. Just before he dies, there is a battle for his throne between two of his sons-Adonijah and Solomon. Solomon is God's choice, but Adonijah rebels and "puts himself forward" in an act of sedition and self-exaltation. We can learn some things from Adonijah's life by looking at three things that he lacked.

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Today's teaching was recorded with Pastor Gary on location in Israel. We bring you the story of Christmas first from Nazareth (where an angel appeared to Mary to announce the conception of Jesus), and then from Bethlehem (where Jesus was born). Join us for today's study beginning in Luke 1.

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Angels have a significant role in the Christmas story. Their presence is recorded on six different occasions surrounding the birth of Jesus and events following. But not only do they have a significant role in the Christmas story... they are mentioned more than 300 times throughout the Bible. What does the Bible say about angels? How are they described and what are their duties? Pastor Gary addresses these and other questions about angels in today's study - "An Angelic Christmas."

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Mary obviously plays a very special and incredibly significant role in the Christmas story. What was different or unique about Mary that she should be chosen as the mother of Jesus-the one through whom God would enter our world? What does the Bible say about Mary and how should we view her and remember her today? How do our views differ from the views of the Roman Catholic Church concerning the life and legacy of Mary? Find out the answer to these questions and more in today's study from Luke 1 in a message Pastor Gary has entitled, "A Mary Christmas."

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In the closing chapters of 2 Samuel, David sins against the Lord by counting all the fighting men of Israel. He was incited by Satan and he was motivated by pride. However, he immediately felt "conscience-stricken" and repented to the Lord. In today's study, Pastor Gary discusses the meaning and purpose of the human conscience-how God has given us the moral capacity to choose between right and wrong-and how we should listen to that conscience before it's too late.