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A Struggle Intervention

December 6, 2015

December 6, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker

It’s scary how many of us want to do that very thing, to keep Christ from coming – coming into our world, our struggle, our situation. We may not openly admit it, but we live it when we don’t want to deal with the hassle, the dysfunction, or the ordeal. We would rather take matters into our own hands. But though we think we have it all figured out, we are not in control. The Grinch in us wants to bypass the problem by controlling the situation and other people. But like the character in Dr. Seuss’ story, it’s a matter of the heart. We too need a Magnificent Intervention.

A Christ Child Intervention

December 27, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker

In obedience to the Mosaic Law, one month after Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph go to the Temple for her purification and to dedicate their Son to the Lord (see Leviticus 12:1- 8). While they are there they meet a man named Simeon. Simeon “was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah” (Luke 2:25b-26). Because the Holy Spirit was upon Simeon, he was obe- dient when the Spirit said, “go.” Simeon not only saw the Lord’s Messiah, he held God’s Salvation in his arms!

A Creation Intervention

December 20, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker

The Christmas story is God’s story and it begins with creation. “In the beginning God” – God’s Spirit moving over deep darkness and His Word bringing order out of chaos. From the beginning of time, God speaks and acts.

A Miracle Intervention

December 13, 2015 • Dr Charles Kyker

The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is the story before the story. Zechariah is a priest during the time of Herod and because his wife, Elizabeth, has been unable to conceive, it’s just the two of them. But a miracle is about to happen—a Magnificent Intervention. Their story gives us a glimpse into God’s power, for the birth of their son—born to them in their old age—would later be known as John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ.