Today we celebrate the beginning of Advent. Each week we will light a candle that marks the coming of Christ on Christmas. This week we light the candle of Hope. The hope of the prophet was a coming Messiah. Our hope is the Messiah who came. Christ is our hope and the hope of the world.
The Face of Hope
November 27, 2022 • Jimmy Martin • Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22–23
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The Coming of Love
December 24, 2022 • Steve Lyford • 1 John 4:7–12
On this final week of Advent, we light the candle of Love. Love is at the forefront of all the Bible. From Genesis all the way to Revelation, we can see the story of God's love made manifest within His Son, Jesus. God's story has always been about Love; our story should reflect the same. This Christmas season, remind yourself to show love, God's Love, to all those that you see.
The Face of Tragedy and Triumph
December 18, 2022 • Jimmy Martin • Matthew 2:1–12, Matthew 2:16–17
Our response to Christ’s coming reveal our character. Tragically, Herod was disturbed and dishonest with the news Jesus' birth. In the end, trying to defeat his rival king, he only destroys himself. Triumphantly, the Magi searched for this long expected king. They came, saw, and worshiped this newborn Lord of all.