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Advent: The Angel’s Message – The King is Coming!

https://www.youtube.com/live/TUQEFtlOheY?si=pan8d738HaxAXhLs&t=2355 The Lord spoke through His prophets to let His people know that the Messiah was coming. He would be born and given the throne of David and reign over the house of Jacob forever (Luke 1:32-33). Around 4 B.C., the prophecies about the coming Messiah were fulfilled with the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.ContinueContinue reading “Advent: The Angel’s Message – The King is Coming!”

Advent: Jesus’ Birth & Life Foretold

https://www.youtube.com/live/pqzVHGDEMNM?si=zTr1ABT2RYxwl_cy&t=2448 Today is the first Sunday of Advent. This is a special time for the church to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Today shall begin with reflecting on some of the prophecies of Jesus’ birth and life. This is not an extensive list, but a good representation to encourage us. Photo by JeswinContinueContinue reading “Advent: Jesus’ Birth & Life Foretold”

Advent: The Son (Luke 3)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Son (Luke 3) It’s Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of my favorite Christmas hymns is “What Child is This?” It begins: “What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greetContinueContinue reading “Advent: The Son (Luke 3)”

Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4) Sermon begins at the 37 minute mark. Last week we left with a “To Be Continued” and now we resume with a resolute Boaz ready to settle the matter of redemption. Previously, Naomi told Ruth, “Wait, my daughter, until youContinueContinue reading “Advent: O Holy Child of Bethlehem (Ruth 4)”

Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3) We continue our study of Ruth and we wait with great expectation the day of Christ’s birth. Naomi’s Plan for Rest Naomi cared greatly for Ruth and desired that she find rest (a secure position) for her with a husband and family.ContinueContinue reading “Advent: Waiting for Rest (Ruth 3)”

Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: The Hopes & Fears of All the Years (Ruth 2) When we left Naomi at the end of chapter 1, she felt empty and believed that the Almighty was against her (1:21). If someone would have counseled her that there is still hope, she would have responded,ContinueContinue reading “Advent: The Hopes & Fears of all the Years (Ruth 2)”

Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1) O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting lightThe hopes and fears of all the years are met in theeContinueContinue reading “Advent: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ruth 1)”

Jesus: The Priest of Priests

We are in the second sermon of our Advent series on Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Last week, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. In other words, He is the greatest of Prophets because He reveals to us God’s perfect Word. The Father called out at Jesus’ transfiguration: “This isContinueContinue reading “Jesus: The Priest of Priests“

Jesus: The King of Kings

We are in an Advent sermon series in which we are discussing Jesus’ three-fold office: Prophet, Priest, and King. Two weeks ago, we discussed that Jesus is the Prophet of Prophets. He is the greatest of Prophets because He perfectly reveals to us God’s Word. Last week, we discussed the role of Jesus as PriestContinueContinue reading “Jesus: The King of Kings“