Trek Through Truth

Today, we're digging out clues on the real date of Jesus' birth. We also hear the Christmas story finale from Isaiah.

Today's Scripture: I Chron 24:7-18; Luke 1:5, 8-10; Luke 2:1-4, 8-20, Luke 1:36-38; Isa 9:2-15; Isa 53:1-12; Isa 11:1-10

Today, Simeon gets to see the Messiah. The Magi from the East arrive. Herod reacts badly to the Magi's visit. Joseph's family escapes to Egypt.

Today's Scripture: Luke 2:21-40; Matt:1-23

Today's Resources: "The Star of Bethlehem" DVD or youtube video by Frederick Larsen

Welcome to a special presentation for the Christmas celebration! We're veering off our trek to discuss the miracle of Jesus Christ's birth. Today, we're looking at a few prophecies foretelling the characteristics of the Messiah. Gen 22:18; Matt 1:1; Isa 7:14; Matt 1:18-23; Gen 17:19, Matt 1:2; Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7; Hosea 11:2; Matt 2:13-15; Gen 49:10; Matt 1:1-17; Jeremiah 23:5; Luke 33:23-38; Malachi 3:1; Luke 2:25-32; Jeremiah 31:15; Matt 2:16; Psalm 22:16; 16:10; Issa 53:4-11; Ps 68:18; Ps110:1; Luke 23:33; Acts 2:25-32; Acts 1:9; Hebrews 1:3

Today, we'll discuss the importance of Jesus' genealogy. And we'll also discuss Christ's birth in Bethlehem.

Today's Scripture: Matt 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Ps 132:11; Matt 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20

Day 4 of the Christmas Special (it's almost over, oh no, too fast!): Elizabeth encourages Mary, and John is born; We hear both Mary's song and Zachariah's song.

Today's Resource: "The 400 years between the Old and New Testaments" by Ray Stedman.

Today's Scripture: Luke 1:39-45; 46-56; 57-66; 67-80.

Day 3 of our Christmas Special! We'll see the Birth of John the Baptist announced by Gabriel, and Gabriel tell Mary about Jesus' birth.

Today's Scripture: Luke 1:1-25; 26-38, 46-56; 57-66; 80; Luke 1:67-80.

We're continuing our Christmas side-trek. Today, we'll see pictures of Jesus in every Old Testament book. We'll realize that Jesus was there from the beginning of Creation and God used the Old Testament to point out His plan of Redemption.

Today's Scripture: John 1:1-4; Genesis 1:1-9, 11, 14-15, 20-27; Gen 3:12-15; Isa 49:6; Isa 49:6; John 1:6-14; 1:4-5.

Today, we'll see Moses remind the Jewish people again of the consequences of disobedience so that they won't have to experience them. His warnings are prophetic. He reminds them that God is with them and will make them prosperous in obedience.

Today's Scripture: Deut 28:15-63; 29:2-29; 30:1-10.

Today's Resources: John 15:1-2.

Today, we're going to review laws about touching dead animals, eating blood, eating fat, allowing gleaning, and honoring parents and other elders. We'll also discuss how to treat those less fortunate and our neighbors, even the ones we don't really like.

Today's Scripture: Lev 11:39-40; Deut 14:21; Lev 17:15-16; Ex 22:10-12; Lev 7:26-27; 19:26; Deut 12:16, 23-25; Lev 7:22-26; Ex 23:19b; Deut 14:21b; Ex 34:26b; Lev 19:9-10, 23:22; Deut 24:19=22, 23:24-25; Lev 25:35-38; Deut 5:16; Lev 19:3; Ex 21:17; Lev 29:9; Deut 21:18; Lev 19:32; Ex 22:21-24, 23:9; Lev 19:33-34, 24:22, 19:14-16; Ex 23:4-5; Deut 22:1-3.

Today, we're going to look at dietary laws.

Today's Scripture: Levit 11:46-47, 11:1-8, 9-23, 41-45, 11:24-38; 20:25-26.