We are diving into the Old Testament, the first half of the Bible. You’ll get to hear the Christmas story during today’s service, so don’t worry, but I want to focus on a couple of prophets tonight. These prophets give us a sneak peek into what will happen in the Christmas story. Think of whenContinueContinue reading “Christmas Came Early || 08.27.2022”
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Patience and Encouragement || Romans 15:5-6 || Mid-Week Midrash #37
The passage emphasizes the importance of patience and encouragement inspired by God. It urges people to align with Jesus’ teachings, showing patience and understanding towards each other, fostering a sense of unity and gratitude.
What is Epiphany? || 08.20.2022
We’re going to talk about the Church holiday: Epiphany! It follows the twelve days after Christmas. What is this celebration? You can read Matthew 2:1-12 to get the full context of the story, but I will synopsize it here. We celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men (Magi.) Epiphany Sunday celebrates the start of Jesus’ContinueContinue reading “What is Epiphany? || 08.20.2022”
Tone of Voice Matters || James 3:17-18 || Mid-Week Midrash #36
The wisdom from God is pure, peaceful, and gentle. It helps troubled individuals and promotes fairness. Following God means being ready to help others and promoting peace, resulting in positive change.
Power Differences || 08.13.2022
We’ve all heard the phrase “Size doesn’t matter,” right? Yet, we also hearsmall things do come in oversized packages. Often we use size as a determinant of status, success, and all that, but that’s not always the case. I think of David, who was the smallest of Jesse’s family and yet was the one whoContinueContinue reading “Power Differences || 08.13.2022”
The Ultimate Protector || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #35
God is a flawless shield for those who seek refuge in Him. Seeking His protection brings safety and security. When in danger, seek God for protection.
Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022
Hebrews 24-25a says: “We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works. We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing. No, we need to keep encouraging each other.” We need to learn how to encourage each other to show love andContinueContinue reading “Encouraging Others || 08.06.2022”
Flawless Words of God || Proverbs 30:5 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #34
The verse states that every word of God is flawless, which may raise doubt due to historical events. The contrast between Old and New Testament attitudes prompts reflection.
Happy Tears || 07.30.2022
We’ve all heard the phrase “tears of joy,” right? Some of us have taken that breath after a loved one passes away and felt a happy relief while still dealing with our grief. Happiness and sadness are two emotions are seeming opposites, yet we see them together. Happiness is the agreeable sensations that spring fromContinueContinue reading “Happy Tears || 07.30.2022”
Purity Comes by The Word || Psalm 119:9 || Mid-Week Midrash #33
Living in purity means freedom from immorality, aligning with what’s morally just. It involves continual reflection on biblical teachings and striving for a shared understanding. Purity is achieved by living as God teaches: loving Him and others.