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Zephaniah: Demolition Blues
Zephaniah 3:9-20 “Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder. From beyond the rivers of Cush[d] my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings. On that day you, Jerusalem, will not…
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Zephaniah: I Don’t Want to Hear This!
Zephaniah 2:1-3 So get yourselves together. Shape up! You’re a nation without a clue about what it wants. Do it before you’re blown away like leaves in a windstorm, Before God’s Judgment-anger sweeps down on you, Before God’s Judgment Day wrath descends with full force. Seek God, all you quietly disciplined…
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
A couple more Christmas hymns before we reach Epiphany. Haggai 2:7 – I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty. Song: Red Mountain Music – Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Another Christmas Hymn from Charles Wesley, “Come…
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Luke 2:13-14 (NKJV) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Covered by Jeremy Camp) Today we have the rare opportunity to lift up a song that we…
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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Song: Casting Crowns – I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Peace on Earth)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3fiJFCCqMg “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” began…
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Luke 2:13-14 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Song: David Torbett – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – There are obviously more polished versions…
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In the Bleak Mid-Winter
Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Song: James Taylor – In the Bleak Midwinter Most scholars believe that Jesus was not born in December. Some of the most compelling arguments are for March or…
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Isaiah 7:14 – Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel Today we begin a series of devotions centered around the scriptures and songs of Advent and Christmas. Some of them will be…
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The Spiritual Discipline of Singing
Habakkuk 3:2, 16-19 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, …
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When Will Things Change Lord?!
Habakkuk 1:2-11 Habakkuk’s complaint to God How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is…
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