Joseph the Carpenter 19 December 2021 AM – Matthew 1:18-25 – Christmas – Scott Childs Introduction: Joseph of Nazareth was a carpenter, the son of a carpenter. Nazareth was a small hillside village in northern Israel, west of the Sea of Galilee. Though he was poor, the carpenter Joseph probably crafted doors, windows, cabinets, furniture […]
The Time of Christ’s Birth 20 December 2020 PM – Galatians 4:4 – Christmas – Scott Childs Introduction: In Matthew 2:1, we read, “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” Thus, we know that Herod was […]
Christmas Mysteries Explained 20 December 2020 AM – Matthew 1:21-23 – Christmas – Scott Childs Introduction: The birth of Christ contains mysteries that have no human explanation. No doubt about it, grand portions of the Christmas story are supernatural in nature. Unbelievers mock these mysteries. Sceptics question them. Uninformed Christians avoid talking about these mysteries. […]
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 […]