The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Mary And The Holy Spirit"

As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past. The Prophet Micah, Micah 5:2 The little town of… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Bethlehem"

For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this virgin is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel. The Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 7:14 Throughout history people have longed… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Immanuel"

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!” Jesus, Revelation 22:16 God had made a promise to King David, it was a continuation… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Family of David"

Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!” But Ruth replied, “Stop urging me to abandon you! For wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders"

Then Rahab let the spies down by a rope through the window. (Her house was built as part of the city wall; she lived in the wall.) She told them, “Head to the hill country, so the ones chasing you don’t find you. Hide… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord"

After Moses the LORD’s servant died, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Get ready! Cross the Jordan River! Lead these people into the land which I am ready to hand over to them. God, Joshua… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing"

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land that I will show you. Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Blessing"

The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all the wild beasts and all the living creatures of the field! On your belly you will crawl and dust you will eat all the days of your… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Promise"

“Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave me, she gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it.” So the LORD God said to the woman, “What… Continue Reading "Christmas Devotions: The Fall"