What do you think of when you are told the wise men visited Jesus and gave Him gifts? Do you immediately think there were three of them? Do you think of the three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Have you researched to determine if it is true? We often sing We Three Kings shortly after Christmas.Continue reading “Salvation Has Come”
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Paying Tribute
To whom do you pay tribute? How do you pay tribute? What is the reason beyond you paying tribute? Is your tribute financial? Is it paying respect? Is it honoring someone else? Is it praising someone else? Or are you only focused on your own accomplishments? We don’t often use the word tribute for payingContinue reading “Paying Tribute”
The Nuances
Many will attend a Christmas Eve service this evening. But how many pay close attention to the Scriptures that are read? How many will make note and read them again? How many will catch the nuances of those passages? How many will ask questions to better understand? There are many things in the Scriptures, littleContinue reading “The Nuances”
Right Time, Right Place
Being in the right place at the right time is important. We can make all our plans and still not accomplish it. We may consider it to be luck that puts there. We may believe it is fate. Yet, there is another reason for us to be in the right place at the right time.Continue reading “Right Time, Right Place”
God’s Temple
How well do you pick up the meaning of analogies, metaphors, riddles, proverbs, or parables? If an analogy is used to get a point across, does it help you to understand? Are there some analogies that are easier for you to understand than others? Whether we think about it or not, we use analogies quiteContinue reading “God’s Temple”
Faithful Follower
Has there been someone you looked up, perhaps idolized, who you would follow to the ends of the earth? Was it a mentor who took the time to both teach and correct you as you were growing up? Is it a parent who you continue to respect and follow their advice? Having someone we respectContinue reading “Faithful Follower”
Some Won’t Get It
Have you tried to teach someone something and they just didn’t get it? Were you frustrated with them? Did you attempt to use a different approach or analogy? Were you finally effective in getting your point across? Do you know people who won’t believe the gospel? Teaching can be a challenge. We have some studentsContinue reading “Some Won’t Get It”
Held Accountable
Do you wish people would do what they are supposed to do? Have you considered there are reasons why they don’t? Do you think they are simply refusing? Do you always do what you know you should do? Are you a responsible person? Do you hold yourself accountable? During a time when it seems asContinue reading “Held Accountable”
Mystery of Jesus
Do you like mysteries? Do you enjoy unraveling what happened when and who was involved? Do you like to play detective, looking for clues, and putting the pieces together? Do you enjoy going to escape rooms and working your way out? Have you looked at the gospel in the same way? Some of us enjoyContinue reading “Mystery of Jesus”
Prophetic Visitors
How well do you know the prophecy about Jesus? Do you know His birth was foretold hundreds of years before His birth? Do you know He was to come from the line of King David? Do you know the visit from the wise men and their gifts was foretold? Most of us know there isContinue reading “Prophetic Visitors”
Marty Pressey 