The Incarnation from Satan’s standpoint 22 December 2019 PM – Matthew 2:1-18 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation from Mary’s standpoint 22 December 2019 AM – Luke 1-2 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation from the Angel’s standpoint 15 December 2019 PM – Luke 1:26-30 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation from Joseph’s standpoint 15 December 2019 AM – Matthew 1:18-25 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation from Jesus’ standpoint 8 December 2019 PM – Philippians 2:5-8 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation from the Father’s standpoint 8 December 2019 AM – John 3:16 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation From a Historical standpoint 1 December 2019 PM – Galatians 4:4 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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 […]
The Incarnation From an Eternal standpoint 1 December 2019 AM – 1 Peter 1:18-21 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: 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, […]
Marvellous Grace! 23 December 2018 PM – 2 Corinthians 8:9 – Christmas – Scott Childs Introduction: The birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago is an account of God’s grace or divine help for the human race. Jesus did not leave heaven and became a man for His benefit, but to help […]
Facts about the Birth of Jesus 23 December 2018 AM – Luke 2:11 – Christmas – Scott Childs Introduction: We live in a world that wants to hide the true meaning of Christmas. Many think that singing songs about Santa is fine, but singing songs about the birth of Jesus is politically incorrect. Those who […]