Posts with the tag “advent”

This is the joy of Christmas: the child in the manger is the Savior who died for us and the King who rose victorious. From the manger to the empty tomb, every step of His life was for our salvation.  Read More

This is the goodness of the promise God made in the garden: despite humanity’s sin and rebellion, despite the failures of the kings and the flaws of the people, God’s plan never faltered. Every name in Jesus’ genealogy testifies to His faithfulness. The conquering Seed came not through perfect people but through God’s perfect plan.   Read More

The invitation of Advent is to lift our eyes, to remember that the King has come and that He will come again. The Sun of Righteousness will rise, and His light will shine forever. Let this truth fill you with gratitude, hope, and joy.   Read More

The glory of Jesus was veiled in humility. The God of all majesty was born in a manger. The Creator of life grew in the womb of a young girl. The King of kings walked dusty roads, wore common clothes, and lived among fishermen and tax collectors. His glory was not in what the world esteems—wealth, power, or status—but in His perfect character, His sacrificial love, and His mission to redeem.  Read More

The cradle in Bethlehem led inexorably to the cross at Calvary. The baby born in a manger was born to die. The cost of reconciliation was the blood of the Son of God. At the cross, Jesus bore the wrath we deserved so that we could be brought back into fellowship with the Father.  Read More