Tag: jesus
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When Worship is Good
Haggai 2:1-9 On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. Ask them, ‘Who of you is left who saw this house…
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Haggai – Finally Going Home
Haggai 1:1-11 In the second year of King Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jozadak,[a] the high priest: This is what the Lord Almighty says: “These people say, ‘The…
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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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Micah’s Big Three
Micah 6:1-8 Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; he is lodging a charge…
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