Living Water and The Light of The World

Leviticus 23:39-43. During the feast of Tabernacles there were 2 central ceremonies. One was the Water Libation (offering) and the other was the illumination of the Temple. It was in the context of those ceremonies that Jesus offered living water to those who would believe and also declared that he was the Light of The […]

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The Birth of Christ

Luke 2:1-7. As Christians, our hearts fill with wonder as we consider the birth of our Saviour. There was no room in the Inn, but he found His place at the manger scene. Likewise, the gospel does not ask if we are prepared, clean or ready, but simply asks “is there room?”. 

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Emmanuel God with Us

Matt 1:18-22. At birth He was wrapped in linen and laid in a manger and at his death He was wrapped in linen and laid in the tomb. As Christians we understand how the manger and the cross are connected, for He became flesh and dwelt among us, partaking of flesh and blood, so he […]

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Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-7. The simple manger scene maybe shrouded with a certain mystery for the unenlightened, but for true Christians, the secret of the gospel is clear to us all. Now, the age old Christmas carols are filled with richest meaning and value, as we thank and worship The King, The Saviour, The Lord! 

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Christmas Prophecies

In the opening chapters of Matt & Luke, several prophecies are noted to have been fulfilled around the time of the birth of the Messiah. In Matt 2 alone, 4 prophecies concerning geographical locations are wonderfully fulfilled. Oh, What encouragement and persuasion we find for our faith in these passages!

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The Silent Years & the Fulness of The time

Gal 4:4-5. The 400 years between Malachi & Matthew are often called the Silent Years as there was no prophetic voice. However, God was preparing for the fulness of time and making things ready for when he would send forth his son. A great Christmas celebration. In what ways did God make things ready? How […]

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The Forerunner & The Messiah are Here!

Luke 1: & 2:1-7. The Prophets of Old had spoken. The silent years between testaments had now rolled on for 400 years. No Prophets, no miracles, no angels, ..just silence. The last prophet, Malachi, had left the prediction of a forerunner, a voice crying in the wilderness, preparing the way, and the Lord would come. […]

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Unto Us..

Isaiah 9:6-7. This remarkable prophecy begins with the precious words:  ‘Unto us a child is born…’ and proceeds to predict the ministry and character of our Saviour Jesus with stunning accuracy. It anticipated the wonder of the incarnation and the divinity of the One born to Mary, whilst giving insight into His wonderful character and […]

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