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Posts Categorized: Lent
February 26, 2018
The Prophet Isaiah and Jesus: The light of the world Isaiah 9:2 • The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. We all need light. The first light for a dark night came from fire. Many of… Read more »
February 25, 2018
The Prophet Isaiah and Jesus: Can you hear me now? Matthew 13:14 • With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says: “You will indeed listen, but never understand and you will indeed look, but never perceive.” Jesus and the prophet Isaiah declared that revelation was kept from those whose purpose was… Read more »
February 24, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: Headed someplace special? Matthew 2:14–15 • Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Out of Egypt… Read more »
February 23, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: Faith amid grief Matthew 2:18 • A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more. The prophet Jeremiah predicted this slaughter would occur. When Jesus was born, King Herod ruthlessly murdered… Read more »
February 22, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: Your name matters Matthew 1:23 • Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” For centuries, Christians have known Jesus as “Emmanuel, God with Us.” This name is a constant reminder of the persistent… Read more »
February 21, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: On the day that you were born Luke 2:36–38 • There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the… Read more »
February 20, 2018
Stop talking nonsense A Revised Common Lectionary resource for February 25 by Magdalena I. García But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” – Mark 8:33 Read the full lectionary passage here Jesus… Read more »
February 20, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: An everlasting kingdom Isaiah 9:6 • For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The prophet Isaiah predicted that the kingdom ushered in by Jesus… Read more »
February 19, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: Seeing the signs Isaiah 7:14 • Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. The prophet Isaiah predicted the birth of Jesus as a sign to the world. This… Read more »
February 18, 2018
The Prophets and the Birth of Jesus: Home is where the heart is Micah 5:2 • But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days…. Read more »
