We explore the amazing events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The humble conditions of his family and their low status in Israelite society foreshadow the upside-down nature of Jesus’ kingdom.
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Main Text: Hebrews 9:11-15
“But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation……”
Short Reading: John 4:1-30
Case Study: The Samaritan Woman
Foundation Text: Proverbs 18:14, “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”
Short Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 Case Study: Joseph and His brothers, Foundation Text: John 3:35-36, “The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath...
Short Reading: Matthew 19:16-22
Case Study: The Rich Young Man
Foundation Text: John 3:5, “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”