Matt 2:1-12 Now hafter Jesus was born in iBethlehem of Judea jin the days of Herod the king,behold, wise men1 from kthe east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he whohas been born lking of the Jews? For we saw mhis star when it rose2 and have come tonworship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalemwith him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired ofthem where othe Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so itis written by the prophet: 6 p“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will qshepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what timethe star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and searchdiligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too maycome and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold,the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over theplace where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly withgreat joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and theyfell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, rthey offered him gifts,sgold and tfrankincense and umyrrh. 12 And vbeing warned win a dream not to return toHerod, they departed to their own country by another way.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” Matthew 1: 23 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 The post The Presence of Jesus first appeared on Hope Christian Church.
John 1: 1. In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known. The post The Preexistence of Jesus first appeared on Hope Christian Church.
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 (ESV) But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. When you come together, it is […] The post The Lord’s Supper: Part 2 first appeared on Hope Christian Church.
Luke 1:26-56 (ESV) Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this […] The post The Days of Pregnancy first appeared on Hope Christian Church.
John 1:6-8 (ESV) 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. The post The Days of Perparation first appeared on Hope Christian Church.