Clinging to the Message of the Cross at Christmas
Kia Stephens
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
"Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart." Psalm 119:34 (NLT)
"... that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you ..." John 17:21a, (NIV)
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
"When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests." Deuteronomy 17:18 (NLT)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV)
"You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'" Matthew 5:38 (NLT)
"Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" John 8:31b-32 (NIV)
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these … you did for me." Matthew 25:40b (NIV)
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
“When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ They...
Gracious God, on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we open our hearts in quiet expectation and love. As we draw near to the celebration of Christ’s birth, help us to welcome Him with faith and...
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)