Born is the King
6: Expecting His Return
January 7, 2024 • Jackie Watts • Luke 12:35–38, 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10
The early Church did more than just appreciate the birth of Jesus (1st coming), they anticipated the return of Jesus (2nd coming). Today we get a glimpse into what will happen when the Master returns. Will YOU be ready?
5: Our Savior King
December 31, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Luke 2:22–38
Jesus came to Earth as a human baby. But Jesus didn’t stay that way. He grew as a human, lived a perfect life without sin, and demonstrated that He was who the angels who announced His birth said He would be - Savior, Messiah, and Lord (Luke 2:11). Today we are reminded that the purpose of CHRISTMAS is found at the CROSS.
3: The HERO of the Story
December 17, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:56–79, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:18–20, Malachi 4:2
Have you ever had the perfect chance to honor Jesus but - instead - you pushed Him out of the way - and YOU became the Hero of the Story? Today we see that while God wants to use us IN the story - He alone deserves to be the Hero of the Story.
1: Servants of the Lord
December 3, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:13–17, Luke 1:26–38, Genesis 18:14, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5–6
The Christmas story begins with folks who were servants of the Lord, willing to trust and obey Him even when they didn’t know the answer to all their questions. As we recall these ancient events may each of us ask this contemporary question: “Am I a SERVANT of the LORD?”
2: Trusting God's Promises
December 10, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:39–55
God has made promises to us, but some promises are yet to be fulfilled. Will God be faithful? Today’s teaching will remind us that God’s faithfulness to fulfill past promises is good reason to continue trusting God’s promises for the future.