Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:9-10 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Reflections: The wise...
Scripture Reading: Galatians 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law. Reflections: In his message to the Galatian church, Paul talks about obtaining righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ. He reminded the congregation that Jesus...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Reflections: Matthew’s account of the birth of Christ starts with His genealogy, where He is connected to two significant Jewish father figures, Abraham and David. We know from Gal 3:16...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost...
Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Reflections: The angel told Mary that she would conceive and bear a child without any sexual interaction. When she thought that this...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. Reflections: After searching for a while, the wise men finally found the...
Scripture Reading: 2 Sam 9:12 And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? Reflections: Mephibosheth was taken aback when he learned that King David had taken an interest in him. His father and grandfather’s deaths coupled...
Scripture Reading: John 13:31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. Reflections: During the Last Supper, Jesus told his disciples about his impending death and resurrection, which was required to save humanity. Despite knowing that it...
Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3:21-22 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. Reflections: The Book of Lamentations features Jeremiah’s sorrowful reaction to the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. Despite his grief,...
Scripture Reading: John 2:10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now Reflections: The wine ran out at a wedding feast where Jesus was...