Jesus is revealed as Mary's firstborn Son, and as such He came under special requirements of the Law of Moses. He is our firstborn King and came to fulfill all of God's Law in our behalf, giving to us his righteousness and perfection.

The birth of Jesus means that the Word of God our King has taken on human flesh and blood in order to save and redeem us.

God fulfills His promise and delivers us a king better than any the world could offer: Jesus

Jesus came from Bethlehem, the city of David, as God promised, the greater king that we need

The prophet Zephaniah announces that the King, the Lord God, will have his day with his people - a day of judgment! In Jesus, that day of judgment has come for our sins and transgressions. Jesus bore our sins in his body on the cross, so when He shall come again, we may greet that day with joy and thanksgiving.

God's Advent messengers Malachi and John call us to make ready for our coming King

Everyone is looking for safety and security in life. The real security is found only in Jesus, whose coming again is sure and certain. Faith in his redeeming work of his first advent enables the believer to say with hope and confidence:

In preparing the disciples for signs that will precede his coming again, Jesus calls upon them and us to

It's not the prestige and weath that man can offer that we need most, but dependence on the One who is faithful.

The Festival of All Saints celebrates the connection between God's saints in the church on earth and the church in heaven.