The Old Testament leaves us that there are with many unfulfilled prophecies, unexplained sacrifices, and unfulfilled longings. But when we turn to the New Testament, we find that it is Jesus who fulfills the prophecies, explains the sacrifices and satisfies those longings. The Old says “someone is coming” and the gospels declare “He is here!”. […]

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 […]

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! 

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!

Luke 2:1-7. A Christmas day Sermon from Luke, considering the birth of Christ. There was no room at the Inn, but may there be room in our hearts for The Saviour.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Luke 2:1-7,Matthew 1:18-25. The greatest story every told, the greatest event in Human history and the greatest person who ever lived. In the Christmas story, through Luke & Matthew, we come to the moment of the birth