Drew continues our Advent series by considering how the birth of Jesus was Unexpected in the eyes of many, yet it was exactly as God Almighty had Promised to His people for centuries - and was the plan of salvation for all eternity.

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Drew begins our Advent series as we seek to prepare our hearts by celebrating the Truth of Christmas - this is the season for us to appreciate the coming of Jesus Christ: God with us, Immanuel!

As we consider Jesus as the 'Ultimate Christmas Gift', we begin by examining Isaiah 9:6-7, where we see the Giver, the Gift and the Recipients laid before us. As we do so, we can see that this Greatest Gift was totally Undeserved, yet graciously Presented, in order to bring salvation.

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We're joined by Edwin Ewart, serving President of Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, who brings a message from the prologue in John's Gospel. In these verses we see Jesus Christ being held up as the 'Light of the World'.

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We explore the remainder of Luke 4 and see the Authority of Jesus:

- DISPLAYED in His Words and Actions

- ROOTED in His Identity and Mission

Jesus is the Eternal and Ultimate Authoritative One, and this gives great hope to His people. Therefore, may we live in light of His loving authority as our Saviour and Lord.

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Luke records Jesus' message to the synagogue in Nazareth where He outlines His message: the Message He came to Proclaim and Embody.

The response He receives sets the tone for His ministry going forward and causes us to question how we respond to the Message of Jesus Christ?

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As we explore the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness, we see that one thing the the devil is seeking to do is undermine Jesus' TRUST in God's Provision, Plan and Power.

Followers of Jesus often find the same temptations, so what joy we see in Christ's victory over these temptations, and what hope we have in knowing that we TRUST in the same God of provision, who's plan is good and who's power is unmatchable.

May we grow in our knowledge of God's Word, and in doing so, we grow in our love for God, which will enable the "exclusive power of a new affection" (Thomas Chalmers), when we're faced with the temptation to sin.

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Join us as we encounter further confirmation of Jesus' identity in Luke's Gospel - Jesus is the Messiah because He is the Sinless Saving Son. This is evident through the accounts of Jesus' baptism (3:21-22), the record of His genealogy (3:23-38), and in His victory over temptation (4:1-13).

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Drew continues our series in Luke as we explore the account of John the Baptist in Luke 3:1-20. John clearly demonstrates what a life of Fruitful Faith looks like in his own example, and through what Luke shares in these verses we also see what it means for followers of Jesus to continue to demonstrate Fruitful Faith.

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We're delighted to be joined by Baptist Missionary Matt Tuttlebee, who brings a message from Colossians 4:2-6 on what God teaches us regarding reaching out from the church to the world.

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