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‘My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation’ (Luke 2:22-35)

What do you think when you see a new baby? I usually notice whether they have much hair or not. Maybe you’re trying to see whether they look more like their Mum or their Dad. How do you react to a baby? Do you wonder what they’ll grow up to be? We’ve just read whatContinue reading “‘My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation’ (Luke 2:22-35)”

Advent

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Now that the weather has warmed up, it’s like we’ve come out of hibernation. There are people everywhere. The pace of activity has gone up a notch or two. And Christmas is only a handful of weeks away! So, how should we approach Christmas? Technically speaking, the Christmas seasonContinue reading “Advent”

Born That Man No More May Die (Hebrews 2:14-18)

Christmas is a good time to reflect on the past and to think about the future. When everything finally stops at Christmas, sometime after 3 o’clock this afternoon, what will you think about? Maybe you’ve had a good year. Maybe it’s been hard. Perhaps you’re excited about what 2019 will bring. Maybe you’re afraid ofContinue reading “Born That Man No More May Die (Hebrews 2:14-18)”

Glory to God and Peace to Men (Luke 2:1-21)

Have you ever had to call 000? From before I started school, I knew that dialling 000 on our rotary dial telephone was the way to get help in an emergency. And one day I had to do it. You tell the operator what sort of help you need, and give them your address. ButContinue reading “Glory to God and Peace to Men (Luke 2:1-21)”

‘He Has Come & Redeemed Us’ (Luke 1:68-80)

Monday 25th December 2017 What is Christmas About? (v68) How is Redemption Possible? (v69, 77) Why is Redemption Necessary? (v70, 72-74) What is Redemption For? (v75, 79) What was Zechariah told? Who was his son? What did God do? What does ‘redeem’ mean? How does Jesus redeem believers? Why did Jesus have to get usContinue reading “‘He Has Come & Redeemed Us’ (Luke 1:68-80)”