Newsletter 118 December 14, 2008
It takes only a few words to tell the wonderful story of the fulfillment of the promised Messiah's birth, a birth that would change the world for all the ages to follow. Without CHRIST, the 25th of December would be meaningless, just another day. Without Christ, all would face eternity condemned, but because of Christ, all who believe it can be saved. Neevr replace CHRIST with an "X"!
He is God's only begotten Son, and the saviour of all obedient believers.
Matthew 1:18-25 (King James Version)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
I quote from the words inscribed on the walls of the US Capitol's new visitor's center, just opened to the public.
"We have built no temple but the Capitol. We consult no common oracle but the Constitution."
That could have proudly been on the walls of pagan ancient Rome, but have we sunk to the level that we "worship" the capital building, and spread iit's message as oracles, as of God? God is not mocked, He will have the last word! I am as shocked as the apostle Paul was, when he ascended the hill to the Parthenon and Mars Hill.
By Bob.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I PLEDGE TO READ MY BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008
DECEMBER
14th. Sunday - Nehemiah 3,4, Revelation 11, Proverbs 30:11-23
15th. Monday - Nehemiah 5,6, Revelation 12, Psalm 143
16th. Tuesday - Nehemiah 7, Revelation 13, Psalm 144:1-8
17th.Wednesday - Nehemiah 8,9, Revelation 14:1-8, Psalm 144:9-15
18th. Thursday - Nehemiah 10,11, Revelation 14:9-20, Proverbs 30:24-33
19th. Friday - Nehemiah 12, Revelation 15, Psalm 145:1-7
20th. Saturday - Nehemiah 13, Revelation 16:1-11, Psalm 145:8-13
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7
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