The Bible tells us that the Satan and his demons are very powerful. Before his rebellion, Satan had been Lucifer, a mighty angel in heaven (Isaiah 14:12-14). The description in Ezekiel 28:12-17 can describe none other than Satan. Though he lacks the unlimited abilities of God, he obviously knows far more than humans know and […]
Mary was a humble, pure young woman from the small mountain town of Nazareth. Though she may have only been in her late teens, she was godly virgin who loved the Lord. Engaged to be married to a righteous young man named Joseph, she anxiously awaited their wedding day. Unexpectedly, an angel spoke to Mary […]
What does the Bible tell us about angels? Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him, though created higher than man. Some, the good angels, have remained obedient to Him and carry out His will, while others, fallen angels, disobeyed, fell from their holy position, and now stand in active opposition to the […]
Joseph and Mary were both of royal lineage. In addition, Mary was also related to the priesthood, as her Uncle Zacharias was a priest. Though Joseph was a carpenter, both he and Mary were extremely poor. Their betrothal (or engagement) was Joseph’s vow, in the presence of witnesses, a payment of a dowry and a […]
What do you know about heaven? – the presence of God, holiness, angels, purity, beauty, perfection, sinlessness, etc. As I pondered Jesus leaving heaven and coming to earth as the God/man, I cannot really comprehend what that must have been like for him. Transition As we examine the incarnation from Jesus’ standpoint, I want us […]
Last week we examined the incarnation (i.e., the fact that God became flesh) from an eternal standpoint (a.m.) and from a historical standpoint (p.m.). If you are a parent, you can imagine a bit of how God the Father viewed the incarnation of His Son. As Jesus bore our sin on the cross, the holy […]
This painting is of my great-grandfather’s farm on my father’s side of the family. I do not remember seeing my great-grandfather, but I do remember being in his house when I was very young. Other than those few vague memories, all I know about my great-grandparents is historical facts passed down to me. Historical facts […]
This morning we are going to begin a four-week series in both a.m. and p.m. services on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. The word “incarnation” is a theological term that describes the coming of Jesus, God the Son, to this earth to take on a human body so that He could die in our place […]