What should we make of John? He was important, but why was he important? Was he just a prophet or was he unique? Is he entirely unique or does he bear some similarity to pastor's today?

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Bonus sermon! Pastor Lange preaches a sermon on Matthew, chapter two. Jesus fulfills the predictions, patterns, and promises of the Old Testament.

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Jesus is The Boy Who Lived. He lived, but only so that he could die for us. And then, he was raised from the dead. Since he lives, we will live too!

Thank you, Pastor Sam Schuldheisz, for the idea that inspired this sermon. You should check out his blog: https://e-nklings-revschuldheisz.blogspot.com/

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We use Peter Breughel's incredible painting to help us meditate on the visit of the Magi. We learn that many sinners will overlook Jesus, but God will reveal his Son to unworthy fools.

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The conception of Jesus was scandalous, but then God often achieves his purposes in scandalous ways!

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The genealogy of Jesus is a summary of the Old Testament. According to Matthew, Jesus gives the Old Testament story a happy ending!

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