“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 Read Luke 2:1-7. Can you imagine being Mary? Can’t you just hear her saying, “You want me to go where?” That must have been some journey. Put yourself in ...
Faith
Day Eleven: No Fear, Just Faith
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…” Hebrews 10:19, 22 First, read Luke1:5-25; 57-80. It’s a longer passage than usual, but you won’t want to miss the beautiful story that sets the backdrop for today’s study. Don’t fail to ...
Call Me Blessed: A Lesson Learned from Mary
“The Mighty One has done great things for me…” Luke 2:49 Do you ever just want to break into song? Perhaps a promise fulfilled makes you pour forth praise? Mary certainly did. One encouraging word from Elizabeth and her full heart overflowed. Read Luke 2:46-55 then consider: Like Mary, we are blessed for He has done great things for ...
Notes from Nana: ADVENT PEACE?
Last Sunday while I was lighting the second Advent candle of PEACE in my Bible Study class in Mississippi, my grandson and his family were loading up from a Cub Scout camp-out in Louisiana. Our grandson, Dane and some boys were playing with hot sticks from a campfire when Dane was struck in the face near his eye. Thankfully not in his eye but there were second-degree burns. We ...