The thief on the cross was in his last hour, but Jesus, the Light of the World, gave him hope. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/01/28/blessings-in-disguise/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/zsuW-utVZ3g
A woman was caught in adultery and was being threatened with stoning. Jesus brought light into the situation and continues to bring light into our lives. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/01/21/building-up-others-2/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/bVAC2E5lz88
Babylon had conquered Jerusalem and taken many people as exiles. These exiles were in a dark time. They were essentially prisoners in a foreign land. Where was God? Jeremiah wrote a letter to give these defeated people light in the dark. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/01/14/divine-guidance-gives-light/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/1Cg7RvdSpnw
Gentile astrologers see unusual phenomena in the sky and come to Jerusalem to see the newborn king of the Jews. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2024/01/07/being-drawn-to-jesus-3/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4KgOgnym3oM
The birth of Jesus has fulfilled prophecy. Now Mary and Joseph fulfill Mosaic law as they present the baby Jesus at the Temple. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/12/31/following-gods-word-is-life-changing-2/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/aNXmdddMMAw
Luke tells the story of how Jesus was born, which fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=11646 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/rbaepwWOWRk
Joseph was upset to hear about Mary's pregnancy. Then an angel appeared to him in a dream with a surprising message. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/12/17/who-is-the-holy-spirit-2/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/QVM1fE8h4sw
An angel visited a young lady with a surprising announcement. Mary didn't completely understand but went forward in faith. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/12/10/god-sends-angels-to-ordinary-people-2/ You may view a video of this story here:https://youtu.be/70_Gd_deK9A
The birth of John the Baptist was supernatural and fulfilled prophecies of old and an angel message to his father. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/12/03/blessings-from-obeying-the-lord-2/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/P6Trv84zY_A
Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that the people who walked in darkness would see a great light. Jesus came as the light of the world. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=11439 A video of the story may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/RIm13yi4X7Y
The beloved disciple, John, wrote a letter about love to encourage believers to continue to follow Jesus. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/19/who-was-john/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/WJksaUBIwbg
Peter wrote his second letter just a few months before his death. He wanted his readers (which includes us) to remember Jesus' promises no matter what happens in the world. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/12/the-promises-through-jesus/ You can view a video of the text here: https://youtu.be/1blu6ENZc5A
Peter wrote this letter to encourage the persecuted believers. They and we need to keep our focus on the hope of Jesus as we endure trials. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/05/peters-first-letter/ A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/OvIJ4kM7Dks
The letter of James encourages us to live out our lives by putting our faith into action. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/29/who-was-james/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/Gi5laR3oy1Q
God had instituted a covenant with His people through Moses. Now, the covenant of Jesus builds on that and improves it for us. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=11158 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/4L1BYU2H51s
The writer of Hebrews uses multiple quotes from the Old Testament to show how Jesus is greater than angels. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/15/who-were-the-hebrews/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/Wf2y_5Z38t4
Paul sent a letter to his co-worker Titus, advising him on how to lead. Who was Titus and how can Paul's advice still help us today? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/08/who-was-titus/ A movie of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/AtW11WCE42Y
This is Paul's final letter, written a few months before he was beheaded. In it, he passed the torch of leadership to Timothy. His words still apply to us today. Seven coordinatingly blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/01/passing-the-torch-of-leadership/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/ejFZv1KpUrM
Paul assigned Timothy to pastor in Ephesus to help correct some problems that the church was experiencing. Paul wrote what we now know as 1 Timothy to instruct and encourage Timothy in that assignment. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=10933 You can view a video of this story here:https://youtu.be/kigZcBUfz7I