Learn how Nicodemus didn't understand how or why we have to be born again to be saved.
His disciples didn't understand that denying themselves was a form of holiness. This is true for us when we say no as a form of discipline. It teaches us to hunger for what is really necessary and meaningful in our search for God.
These gospels of Matthew explain how we are to search for God and to answer His call when He knocks. God's plan for us can be found as we live out our faith.
Micah 6 is a chapter from the Old Testament where God brings Israel to trial for their injustice, hypocrisy, and failure to live out their covenant, famously concluding with the core requirements: to act justly, to love mercy (kindness), and to walk humbly with God, emphasizing true worship over empty ritual.
Testimony is a solemn promise to tell the truth. Learn how to share your Christian testimony to help others find answers to these questions:
1. Who is Jesus?
2. What are we looking for in life?
3. Where is Jesus at work?
Why did John baptise believers before Jesus started baptising? Learn the meaning of baptism, and how important it is to our walk with God.
Lessons from Isaiah on the first Sunday of Christmas. He speaks of the good news of the coming Messiah and the peace that He will bring to the world.
The color of the Third Sunday of Advent is rose. This color symbolizes joy and represents the happiness we will experience when Jesus comes again. The Third Sunday is a day of anticipatory celebration. It is formerly called "Gaudete" Sunday; gaudete means "rejoice" in Latin.
Heavenly Father, You are the God who gives peace. This second week of Advent causes us to remember that because of Jesus we can experience a Christmas free from turmoil and chaos. Regardless of our circumstances or our situations, you offer us peace that passes understanding. The second candle of Advent reminds us that the angels declared "peace on earth" at the birth of Jesus.
The first week and Sunday of the Christian season of Advent is centered on the theme of hope. This first candle on our Advent wreath symbolizes the hope of the Israelites for the coming Messiah and the hope Christians have for Christ's return.