This is the third episode of our Christmas Special. We have stepped away from studying the Lords Prayer in order to focus on Christmas and on the reason for the season.

Today's podcast episode is titled "The Purpose of Christ's Birth" and is an exposition of First Timothy chapter one verse fifteen.

Join me was we explore the simple yet profound truths of this Christmas passage.

Welcome to this special Christmas series of Wisdom from Above. Last week we looked at the Prophecies of Christ's Birth. Today we are looking at the Peculiarity of Christ's Birth.

What is peculiar about Christ's birth? It was a virgin birth. You might be thinking, "Is that really all that important?" Absolutely, yes it is important. Join us for this episode and find out why the virgin birth is so important!

Wisdom From Above is breaking away from the Lord's Prayer series to focus on the birth of Christ. This episode will explore The Prophecies of Christ's Birth.

These prophecies are anywhere from 1,400 years before the brith of Christ to 700 years before the birth of Christ. They are specific and stunning prophecies of the birth of Christ.

I hope this mini-series on the birth of Christ will help prepare your heart for a phenomenal Christmas season.

In this episode of Wisdom from Above we move from a prayer for glory for God to a prayer for groceries for man. This is a practical prayer... but it is often misunderstood.

"Give us this day our daily bread." Join me was we unpack this prayer request. We will discover some practical truths that give us insight into our Heavenly Father's provision and give us understanding of our responsibilities.

We are studying the Lord's Prayer... one phrase at a time.

Hallowed be Thy name - Delighting in God's Person.

Thy kingdom come - Devoted to God's program.

Thy will be done - Dedicated to God's Plan.

What three things do we need in order to do God's will? What seven things are clearly declared to be God's will? Where does this need to start? Listen to this podcast of Wisdom from Above to find answers!

We are studying The Lord's Prayer so we can pray in the manner that Jesus taught. Last week we looked at Delighting in God's Person... "Hallowed be Thy name." Today we are looking at Devoted to God's Program... "Thy kingdom come." What is the kingdom of God? Are we in it now? If not, when will it come? What does God want me to do?

The Lord's Prayer - Delighting in God's Person

As believers in Jesus Christ, we have the incredible privilege of coming boldly to God in prayer. The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, and Jesus gave them a beautiful pattern for prayer... that we call The Lord's Prayer.

The first priority in prayer is delighting in God's person. There is the intimacy of calling Him "Father" and there is the majesty of knowing He is the Almighty God. Our prayers should be impacted by both of these truths!

Join me as we investigate this marvelous pattern for prayer.

In chapter one, we saw Jonah going away from God… in a ship. In chapter two, we saw Jonah going to God… in the belly of the whale. In chapter three, we saw Jonah going with God... in the city of Nineveh. Now we come to chapter four, and Jonah is going against God in a shelter!

Jonah is overcome with bitterness toward his enemies and focused on their destruction. God works in an amazing way to help Jonah understand His love for all people. Join us for this incredibly practical episode of Wisdom from Above.

In Jonah chapter one Jonah was running away from God. Now in chapter three Jonah is running with God.

This story reveals the blessing of God's discipline and the joy of getting a second chance to do what we are called to do.

This story also reveals that God's desire is not to bring deserved punishment, but rather to show undeserved mercy. Join me in this podcast of Wisdom from Above as we discover how God how to find mercy and forgiveness and life.

In chapter one, Jonah was going away from God in a boat. In chapter two, Jonah is going to God in fish. Jonah cries out to God in prayer. Jonah is desperate for God and dependent on God. This study reveals four very practical steps we can take to get our life turned around!