Simeon and Ann had waited all their lives to see the Messiah. Now the baby Jesus was at the Temple. How did they react?

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9174

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The birth of Jesus was so significant that angels came to sing praises. After the shepherds heard the angels they went to check out what they said. This resulted in their worship of God.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=9140

A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/jEQ7Bn8tZwM

After the book of Malachi, God was silent for 400 years. Then Gabriel appeared to Zechariah to tell him he would have a son who would be the forerunner of the Messiah. Zechariah didn't believe him and was struck mute for 9 months. What were the first words out of his mouth?

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Gabriel has told Mary that she will become pregnant via the Holy Spirit which will be the Messiah. She must have been anxious as it appeared to be a pregnancy out of wedlock. Mary bursts into a song of praise as she greets Elizabeth.

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The people of Micah's time had drifted away from God. God used Micah to call the people back and give hope for a coming Messiah. But until Messiah came, how were they to worship?

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A video of the text can be seen here:https://youtu.be/3Xg5UM3rgOY

Isaiah is called to preach a warning to the people. If they don't return to God, judgment will come. God also gives Isaiah revelation of the hope of the Messiah to come. For this Isaiah worships and praises God.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/27/can-you-be-led/

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Joseph's father, Jacob, has died. Now Joseph's brothers worry that since Dad is gone, Joseph will take vengeance. Joseph needs to reassure the brothers that this is not so.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/20/blessing-our-children/

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Joseph's brothers have unwittingly been buying grain from their own brother, Joseph. Now that Joseph has discerned that they have changed over time, he reveals his true identity.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/11/13/will-god-forgive-me-when-i-fail/

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God has taken Joseph on a refining journey. But what is happening with the brothers while this is happening?

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=8852

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Joseph is in prison because of a false accusation. There he interprets a dream for one of Pharaoh's servants. Two years later, Pharaoh has a dream that none of his advisors can interpret. Will Joseph be able to do it?

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2022/10/30/gods-perfect-timing/

A video of the context and story can be seen here:https://youtu.be/6HlBYLbKe6c