Friday, December 28, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
CHECK YOUR MANGER SCENE
CHECK YOUR MANGER SCENE
Have you ever noticed that most witnessing involves travel? The Lord told His disciples to go (Mt. 28:19). If we are to be witnesses for Jesus, we will have our feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel (Eph. 6:15)! And if we are to be His witnesses, we ought to know the truth about our Lord's miraculous birth.
Jesus, the Savior, was born in the City of Bethlehem, "a
little town" in Judea, to Mary, a virgin (Mt. 1:23; Lk. 1:27), who was
from Nazareth, a city in Galilee, approximately seventy miles due
North "as the crow flies." Joseph, the Lord's soon-to-be stepfather,
had accompanied his espoused wife on the arduous journey which must have
taken several days (Lk. 2:4-5). I am not sure of the route they
took, but looking at a map of Israel, it is likely that Joseph and Mary
travelled via the Jordon River Valley Road, east of the mountain
range which runs the entire length of the country. They could have
travelled west of the range, but that would have taken them through the
much-hated Samaria (Mt. 10:5; Lk. 9:52-53; Jn. 4:9).
Near the City of Bethlehem, there were shepherds tending their flocks (Lk. 2:8-20). On
the night He was born, the Angel of the Lord told them of the Savior's
birth, and they left their flocks and travelled to see Him. The
Scriptures say that after they had seen Jesus, they became His witnesses
(testified about Him to others), and returning to their flocks, they
glorified and praised God (Lk. 2:17, 20)!
On the eighth day, Joseph took Jesus and Mary from the place they were
staying in Bethlehem, and travelled to the temple in Jerusalem so that
He could be circumcised according to Jewish Law (Lev. 12:3). There, two witnesses saw the fulfillment of prophecies given to them by the Lord: Simeon and Anna (Lk. 2:25-38). Following their blessing of Jesus, Joseph took Jesus and Mary to live in Nazareth, their home (Lk. 2:39).
Some time must have passed before the wise men arrived to make their
offerings to the King of the Jews, because by the time they arrived, the
family was staying in a house in Bethlehem (Mt. 2:2, 11).
It is very likely that these travellers had arrived on the first of one
of the Lord's yearly trips to Jerusalem for the seven day Feast of
Passover and Unleavened Bread, where His family would have been
staying with family or friends (Lk. 2:41). Based upon the fact that Herod had all the children of Bethlehem killed up to the age of two (Mt. 2:16), and that Jesus
was no longer called a "babe" but was now called a "young child," it is
likely that Jesus was about a year old when the wise men arrived with
their gifts. Fearing Herod's wrath, the wise men return home via a different route than the one they had used to get to Bethlehem (Mt. 2:12). Although it is not stated, there is little doubt, thatin explaining their long journey, they were witnesses for Jesus.
Following the Angel of the Lord's warning and their sojourn in
Egypt, most likely financed by the gifts of the wise men, Joseph took
his family back to Nazareth (Mt. 2:21-23).
We have no indication that anyone in Egypt had a clue who was living in
their country, so, it is doubtful that any of them became His
witnesses. Just as the wise men had done before, Joseph took an
alternate route on his return to Nazareth (Mt. 2:22-23).
Like the wise men, you and I are not witnesses of the Lord's birth.
But if we truly believe in Him, our birth will be a witness for the Lord!
http://skipslighthouse.blogspot.com/2012/12/check-your-manger-scene.html
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DAYS OF PRAISE-Thanks for the Greatest Gift “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:15)
DAYS OF PRAISE
December 25, 2012
Thanks for the Greatest Gift “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” (2 Corinthians 9:15)
We who have known and sought to follow the Lord for many years have received many, many blessings for which to thank Him. “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits” (Psalm 68:19), we can pray again and again.
But there is one blessing which is so great that it cannot even be put into words–it is unspeakable! That gift is so great that when we try to comprehend it, the sense of awe and gratitude becomes so overwhelming (or at least should become so overwhelming) that our joy is also unspeakable–indescribable! That gift, of course, is the gift of the Lord Jesus Christ as our Redeemer and Savior, “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, . . . ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8).
It is significant that the Greek word translated “unspeakable” occurs only these two times in the entire New Testament. God’s unspeakable gift to us produces unspeakable joy in us. We who deserve nothing but eternal separation from God in hell, instead will enjoy eternal life with God in heaven, and all because of that amazing and truly inexpressible gift!
To think that the mighty Creator, God the Son, would not only humble Himself to become His own creature, man, but then also suffer the unimaginable agony of the cross and separation from God the Father in order to deliver us from the just penalty of sin! This act speaks of such love and grace that all we can do is whisper softly, “Thank you, Lord, for this unspeakable gift,” and then shout it over and over again in our hearts wherever we go, and share its unspeakable joy and blessing with whomever will listen to its message. “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad” (Psalm 126:3). Thank you, Lord! HMM
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BIOLA UNIVERITY-All-University Christmas Chapel 2012
All-University Christmas Chapel 2012 - Biola University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nM3o1L3tAoU#!
Published on Dec 15, 2012
J.S.BACH-CHRISTMAS-ORATORIU BVW 248
J.S. Bach - Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bFnW_CrPUlA#!
Christmas Oratorio BWV 248
- Christmas Oratorio (Photo credit: rao.anirudh)
- ja das ist doch der Johann-Sebastian-Bach (Photo credit: nozoomii)
- English: First page of the libretto of the Christmas Oratorio from Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 Deutsch: Johann Sebastian Bach, Erste Seite des Weihnachts-Oratorium von Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 (Photo credit:
- English: First page of the first part of the Christmas Oratorio from Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 Deutsch: Johann Sebastian Bach, Weihnachts-Oratorium, Autograph der ersten Seite des ersten Teils von Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Wikipedia)
- English: Opening Chorus of the Christmas Oratorio from Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 Deutsch: Johann Sebastian Bach, Weihnachts-Oratorium, Autograph des Eingangschors aus dem ersten Teils von Johann Sebastian Bach, BWV 248 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
- Johann Sebastian Bach (Photo credit: Robert Scarth)
- Johann Sebastian Bach und Familie in Weimar / Johannes Sebastian Bach and family in Weimar (Photo credit: pittigliani2005)
- Johann Sebastian Bach in Weimar (Photo credit: pittigliani2005)
- Johann-Sebastian-Bach (Photo credit: tölvakonu)
- Johann-Sebastian-Bach (Photo credit: tölvakonu)
- Johann Sebastian Bach (Photo
- credit: Robert Scarth)
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Monday, December 24, 2012
UN CRACIUN FERICIT -LA MULTI ANI!-MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
UN SINGUR MIJLOCITOR
1 TIMOTEI 2:5
Caci este un singur Dumnezeu si este un singur mijlocitor intre Dumnezeu si oameni: Omul Isus Hristos,
UN SINGUR MANTUITOR
FAPTE 4:12In nimeni altul nu este mantuire: caci nu este sub cer niciun alt Nume dat oamenilor in care trebuie sa fim mantuiti.”
UN SINGUR SI UNIC FIU
IOAN 3:16Fiindca atat de mult a iubit Dumnezeu lumea, ca a dat pe singurul Lui Fiu, pentru ca oricine crede in El sa nu piara, ci sa aiba viata vesnica.
Dragii nostrii
Craciunul are farmec doar daca este sarbatorit Domnul Isus.
Va dorim Sarbatori Fericite si multa binecuvantare.
Tot odată la finalul anului
2012 vă dorim binecuvântarea Domnului şi pentru anul care vine. Nu ştim
ce ne aşteaptă, dar vă dorim putere de a merge mai departe, sănătate,
împlinire şi bucurie.
La mulţi ani sarbatoriti în Lumină!
IN LUMINA FETEI LUI CHRISTOS A CARUI NASTERE O SARBATORIM ACUM
Dear beloved in Christ,
I would like to pray that you will have an extremely blessed Christmas season filled with CHRIST.
Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ Mat 1:23 May He be always with you and yours-
If you know He is the God who is with us,
then be the person in whom others see as being with Him!Merry Cristmas!
ISAIA 9:6
ISAIA 9:6
Caci
un Copil ni S-a nascut, un Fiu ni S-a dat, si domnia va fi pe umarul
Lui; Il vor numi: "Minunat, Sfetnic, Dumnezeu tare, Parintele
vesniciilor, Domn al pacii."
http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=0&pv=3274600&path=83563
http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=0&pv=3274600&path=83563
Saturday, December 22, 2012
WORLD PICTURES WINTER
Bukovel Ski Resort, Ukraine
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Aerial View of the Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys, Florida USA
Bulgari Hotel, Uluwatu, Bali
2000 years old tree in South Africa known as tree of life
Breathtaking view of Marina Bay Sands Sky Park, Singapore (Infinity Pool – 55 stories up)
Milky Way – The galaxy we live in, Shot in Iceland.
Milky Way and Aurora Borealis over Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Mike Salway
Photography recently embarked on a photographic tour of the Kimberley
region. Here he shares with us the amazing experiences, scenery and
skies that he captured along the way….
‘Ancient Arches – Bungle Bungles Milkyway Panorama’
You know the skies are dark when you can see the Milky Way overhead, even when there’s a more than half-moon shining brightly high in the west sky. And that’s what it was like at the Bungle Bungles.
You know the skies are dark when you can see the Milky Way overhead, even when there’s a more than half-moon shining brightly high in the west sky. And that’s what it was like at the Bungle Bungles.
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