Our first Song of Christmas is a prophetic song that was first sung eight centuries before Christ was born in Bethlehem. It is a song from God for His people living in dark times. It pointed them forward to the coming Hope embodied in a child who would be born and reign as King. Darkness is a good way to describe so much that is happening in our world today. The hope this song declares is for us too. God has been faithful and He will be faithful therefore we can always look forward with hope when we are trusting in Him, even in the darkest times.
The Song of Hope
November 27, 2022 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Isaiah 9:1–7
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The Songs of Christmas
The Song of Adoration
December 18, 2022 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Luke 2:10–14
The angels sang of the glory of God to humble shepherds on the night of Christ's birth. Their brief song extols the glory of God and His gift of peace to people through the child born in Bethlehem's manger--God's holy Son. Jesus is the bridge between the glorious God in the highest heavens and the sinful people of earth. God's favor in Christ to us is the incredible gift of Christmas.
A Song of Joy
December 11, 2022 • Dr. Mark Kemp • Luke 1:46–55
This song of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is commonly called the Magnificat because of the first line, “My soul magnifies the Lord.” It is a song of rejoicing in God’s favor shown to Mary by choosing her to be the human mother through whom the Messiah would enter the world. It is also a son of rejoicing in God’s favor shown to all who humbly receive the salvation this child will provide. There is great joy for us when we humbly receive Jesus and the mighty work of God through Him.