Mark: Preparation for the King | Mark 1:1-8 | Josh Valdez

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Mark: Preparation for the King | Mark 1:1-8 | Josh Valdez

December 3, 2023 • Josh Valdez • Mark 1:1–8

Advent is all about anticipating the arrival of Jesus. Mark's Gospel helps us to prepare fore the coming king. The King's herald, John the Baptist, esteemed and exalted Jesus.

John: The Light of the World | John 1:1-14 | Josh Valdez

December 24, 2023 • Josh Valdez • John 1:1–14

The first chapter of John's Gospel is epic--placing Jesus in the eternal community of the Triune God. The eternality and triunity of God is good news. As God's sons, we have his love lavishly poured out on us.

Luke: Savior for All People | Luke 1-2 | Josh Valdez

December 17, 2023 • Josh Valdez • Luke 1—2

Angelic announcements, miraculous births, a census issued from Rome, Shepherds in the fields, and heavenly hosts—we’re all very familiar with all that unfolds. Beneath the surface of a familiar story we see the profound truth that Jesus is the Savior for all people. Male or female, old or young, Gentile or Jew, Insignificant and important, downtrodden and devout—Jesus is the Savior for all!

Matthew: The Birth of the King | Matthew 1-2 | Josh Valdez

December 10, 2023 • Josh Valdez • Matthew 1—2

Matthew presents the birth of the King. The opening chapters reveals Jesus' ancestry, arrival, adoration of him and his earthly adversary. In these two chapters, we learn about God's grace, his providence and his comfort during our grief.