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Daily Devotions
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” vs. 14 Isaiah 7:10-16 During the years Isaiah was an advisor to King Ahaz of Judah, Israel and Syria had joined forces and launched an attack against Jerusalem, hoping to overthrow Ahaz. In the midst of the siege Isaiah goes to Ahaz, and when Ahaz refuses to ask God for a sign, gives him…
Daily Devotions: December 24, 2019
December 24, 2019 For full passage click: Luke 2:1-14 … “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’” vss. 10-11 Tonight, people of all races and nations will gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago in an obscure village not far…
Daily Devotions: December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019 For full passage click: Matthew 1:22-25 … “All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means, ‘God is with us.’” vs. 22-23 Matthew’s use of Isaiah 7:14 in his story of Jesus’ birth has had enormous significance in the elevation of Mary to almost divine status in the development of Christian thought. Some…
Daily Devotions: December 16, 2019
December 16, 2019 For full passage click: Isaiah 7:10-16 … “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” vs. 14 Isaiah was so frustrated with King Ahaz of Judah. Two armies were on the march to besiege Jerusalem, and Isaiah had received a word from the Lord that Judah had nothing to fear. But Ahaz refused to ask for a sign of…