Month: December 2021

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The greater Exodus by the true Israelite and Son of God

Christmas Day 25th, December, 2021
Read: Isaiah 9; Matthew 2: 13 – 23

Introduction: The human condition and Christmas (Matthew 1)
2: 1 – 12 A ruler from Bethlehem to shepherd God’s people

2: 13 – 23 A new Exodus from slavery by the true Son
13 – 15 Out of Egypt I called my son (Hosea 11: 1)
16 – 18 Rachel weeping for her children (Jeremiah 31: 15)
19 – 23 He shall be called a Nazarene (eg, Isaiah 9: 1 – 7; 49: 1 – 13)

“Those magi were wise and one thing is true…
if you want to be wise you will seek him too.”
– from “The Magi” by Colin Buchanan

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Stand Firm In The Gospel Traditions

Sunday 12th, December, 2021
Read: Deuteronomy 6:1-13; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

2:13 A thankful contrast

2:13-14 the Gospel traditions:
– loved by the Lord
– from the beginning, God chose you to be saved
– through the sanctifying work of the Spirit
– belief in the truth
– He called you
– to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
– the Trinity and salvation

2:15 Stand firm in the traditions

2:16-17 Praying for establishment in Gospel works

Conclusion