For December, we have looked at Jesus. Jesus is so much more than a babe in the manger. Jesus is with us as we approach a new year. He is the Prince of Peace and will help us no matter what the new year holds. Isaiah 9:6, “6 For unto us a child is born, unto…

In the Old Testament, spotless lambs were sacrificed for sins. The blood of these animals did not take away the sins, but were a picture of the Lamb of God who came later. God says that the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23, “23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of…

Malachi 3:1, “3 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.” While John the Baptist is the messenger preparing the way,…

It is December 26, the day after Christmas, but Jesus is still Messiah! He is more than just a babe in a manger. He is Messiah, or Christ, anointed One. He came to earth to complete God’s plan for our redemption. Daniel 9:25, “25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment…

Merry Christmas! Today, we celebrate Jesus! I originally heard “Jesus in the books of the Bible” while in college. It is powerful. I hope it encourages you as it has me.

Jesus is Chief Cornerstone. But, what is a cornerstone? Cornerstone: The Longman Dictionary site defines it as, “something that is extremely important because everything else depends on it” Wow. That sums up Jesus. Everything else depends on Him. He is the CHIEF CORNERSTONE! Isaiah 28:16, “16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for…

Have you ever watched a bridegroom taking care of his bride? Love shines from his eyes. He wants the best for her. He wants to care for her. Jesus is the bridegroom of the church. He loves us. He wants to care for us. Matthew 9:15, “15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of…

Jesus is God. This simple statement, just three words, is powerful. Jesus is God. John 1:1, “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:14-18, “14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only…

From an early age, my dad taught us to work with wood. It is a talent that had been passed on to him from many generations before him. He was always puttering with something, building something, designing something. My mom also always has her hands busy. Her talents lay with sewing, knitting, and baking. My family is…

Jesus is Alpha and Omega; Author and Finisher of our faith. Think about that. Jesus created us. Then, He endured all to allow us to have relationship with Him for always. Hebrews 12:2, “2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,…