Advent Day #22 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2:23 Interestingly, there is no direct quote from the Old Testament of this prophecy Matthew cites, but there are dual meanings associated with his …
The Worship of the Wise
Advent Day #21 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11-12 …
A Pretense of Worship
Advent Day #20 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him …
The King of the Jews
Advent Day #19 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. And after threescore and two weeks shall …
Looking for Redemption
Advent Day #18 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me:and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple,even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in:behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. Malachi 3:1 And she coming in that instant gave thanks …
The Now, But Not Yet
Advent Day #14 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty …
Good Tidings of Great Joy
Advent Day #13 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you …
The Extraordinary Wrapped In the Ordinary
Advent Day # 12 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 The internet is full of meaningful commentary on the swaddling clothes Jesus was wrapped in. Many believe it signifies His …
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An Occupied Manger
Advent Day #11 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 There are a few references to mangers, cribs, or stalls in the Old Testament. Interestingly, two directly allude to emptiness, and …
O Come, Thou Dayspring
Advent Day #9 To give knowledge of salvation unto his peopleby the remission of their sins,Through the tender mercy of our God;whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:77-79 When …
His Song in the Night 