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Sunday Worship Hymns, 12-22-19: Christmas

12/22/2019

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~CHRISTMAS!~
Traditional Hymns of Faith
Celebrating Birth of Messiah Jesus Christ

One Hour Non-Stop Videos 
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Luke 2:11; Matthew 16:16
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Scripture for Today, 12-20-19: Partridge Christmas Song

12/20/2019

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Christmas Song:
​'TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS'
'Partridge in Pear Tree'
​About Jesus and the Holy Bible

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God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to save man from his sin. 
"This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God Whom You have sent."

John 17:3; John 3:18, 36; Philippians 2:6-11

 
What was the partridge doing in the pear tree? The song was a rhyme to instruct children in the Catholic or Christian faith during the Reformation of God. Rev Mark Lawson Jones suggests in his book:
  1. One partridge – Jesus
  2. Two turtle doves – the Old and New Testaments
  3. Three French hens – faith, hope and charity
  4. Four calling birds – the four Gospels
  5. Five gold rings – the Pentateuch
  6. Six geese a-laying – the six days of creation
  7. Seven swans a-swimming – the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
  8. Eight maids a-milking – the Beatitudes
  9. Nine ladies dancing – the nine fruits of the Spirit in Galatians
  10. Ten lords a-leaping – the Ten Commandments
  11. Eleven pipers piping – the 11 faithful apostles
  12. Twelve drummers drumming – the 12 tribes of Israel
A good way of remembering some Bible truths at Christmas - Source
Patheos.com, December 2017, 'Incognito' Here: 
goo.gl/vXHJit
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Scripture for Today, 12-14-19: Death of Jesus

12/14/2019

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​“It is Finished!”
Jesus said, "I have finished the work which You have given Me to do."

John 17:4

As we prepare our celebrations and parties on the birthday of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; let us not forget why He came. His suffering and death was the plan to save us from our sin. Thank You, Lord Jesus.

11-21-19, * -- The death and resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in history of the very mind and intent of God. There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr. His death was not something that happened to Him— His life wasn't 'taken' it was given [John 10:11]. His death was the very reason He came.

We should not attempt to build a case for God's forgiveness on the idea that He is our Father and He will forgive us because He loves us. That contradicts the revealed truth of God in Jesus Christ. It makes the Cross unnecessary, and the redemption “much ado about nothing.” God forgives sin only because of the death and shed blood of Christ. God could forgive people in no other way than by our repentance and acceptance trusting Jesus alone for our forgiveness and salvation. The greatest note of triumph ever sounded in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ— “It is finished!” (John 19:30). That is the final word in the redemption of humankind.
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John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10

Anything that lessens or completely obliterates the holiness of God, through a false view of His love, contradicts the truth of God as revealed by Jesus Christ. Never allow yourself to believe that Jesus Christ stands with us out of pity and compassion, or that He became a curse for us out of sympathy.

Jesus Christ became a curse for us by divine decree. Our part in realizing the tremendous meaning of His curse is the conviction of sin. Conviction is given to us as a gift of shame and repentance; it is the great mercy of God. Jesus Christ hates the sin in people, and the cross [tree, Acts 5:30] of Calvary is the measure of His hatred. 


*Excerpted and adapted full original message from the late Oswald Chambers here 
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Scripture For Today, 12-11-19: The Nail

12/11/2019

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What better symbol of the task Jesus was born to do than the nails that hung Him on that tree?

The holy angels waited in anticipation to break forth in praise and worship and adoration at the birth of the newborn Christ Who was born to die for the salvation of all mankind.

No greater gift. Thank You, Jesus.
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Scripture for Today: Christmas

12/9/2019

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WAR ON CHRISTMAS
​In latter days will be scoffers and scorners who blaspheme Christ

2 Peter 3:3-7

​‘The War on Christmas’ in America is ‘A War on Christ’

The last few decades in America have witnessed an increased hostility towards “the sacred nature of Christmas,” a stripping away of religious references in the public square that is “at its root and core” a “war on Christ and His Followers.” This was especially true under Barack Obama's leadership; thankfully President Trump has been turning the nation back to our Christian heritage; we can say 'MERRY CHRISTMAS!' again.

The late Reverend Billy Graham said, “The war on Christmas is a war on Christ - a “hatred” against a culture that celebrates the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh as a baby 2,000 years ago, and anticipates his second coming when, as a “conquering King,” He will “cast Satan and unbelievers into an eternal lake of fire.”

In a past 2014 issue of Decision magazine it reported that: “Stores, schools and communities across America continue to find new and intolerant reasons to remove any religious references to Christmas, stripping it of any holy or historical significance. Christian songs, prayers and other spiritually vital connections to the Lord Jesus Christ are deleted or diminished.” Examples:
  • in Ramsey County, Minn. a courthouse “banned red poinsettias because someone deemed them a ‘Christian symbol
  • in Pittsburgh PA the Christmas holidays are referred to “as ‘Sparkle Days,’ in an ironic attempt at avoiding offense.”
  • In Georgia a Veteran's Administration hospital banned “religious Christmas songs in public areas.”

Between the time that Jesus came as a baby and His second coming are “the last days,” as the Apostle Paul wrote, the last days will be marked by “pride, brutality, treachery and heartlessness.” 

Billy Graham said: “We should not be taken aback, then, when a day that should be devoted to meditating upon the marvelous, virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ is instead treated in a scandalously secular way that denies His deity and saving work. The Name of Christ is an offense to the unbelieving world.The mention of Jesus Christ's birth, or life, or death and resurrection, is an insult to them. The world, the flesh and the Devil all hate the mere mention of His glorious Name. They are mortal enemies of the Savior. The world system is enthralled with power and greed, and it wants no part of the Messiah’s absolute authority.”

That rebellion against God is animated by the Devil, the demon who, “knowing that his time to roam on Earth is short and that he will one day be cast into the lake of fire, he opposes Christ at every turn. He and his demons will help gather all the nations into a great last-ditch rebellion against the King of kings before he is defeated.”

Until that happens, however, “we should expect stiff, relentless opposition to the Gospel message from our culture.”
He added that the brutal persecution of Christians in other countries may be “far into the future for us” in the United States, but we cannot expect “that it will not intensify and heighten.”

"There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day." John 12:48
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Comics, 12-1-19: Dry Bones Israel

12/1/2019

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​US Senators Sanders & Warren Wants Israel's US Aid to Go to the Gaza Islamic Terrorists
11-1-19, JewishJournal -- In recent days, US Sens Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, along with Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana all have proclaimed their desire to use American aid of $3.8 billion annually in military assistance to the Jewish state of Israel to force policy changes by Israel. Sanders led the charge when he told the annual conference of the liberal ...
... Mideast policy group J Street earlier this week that he would tell Israel "it must fundamentally change your relationship to the people of Gaza” if it wants continued U.S. military support. He also said some of that money should go toward humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza that's controlled by Islamic terror group Hamas. Warren has been less specific, but she told J Street that if Israel proceeds with moves to annex parts of the West Bank, the United States “should make it clear that none of our aid should be used to support annexation.”
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Comics, 10-11-19: Biden Quid Pro Quo

10/11/2019

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"Fredo" Cuomo CNN star Admits: Joe Biden Engaged in Quid Pro Quo With Ukraine
9-26-19, FixThisNation -- In an admission he probably wishes he could take back, CNN host Chris “Fredo” Cuomo acknowledged that former Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a quid pro quo with Ukraine when he threatened to withhold U.S. aid unless the nation’s leadership fired a prosecutor in charge of investigating the Burisma gas company his son, Hunter Biden worked for. In 2018 Joe bragged on camera - ​ See video here
Joe Biden Implicated Barack Obama in Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
9-24-19, PJMedia -- Obama has not been shy when it comes to criticizing his successor, but he's been MIA when it comes to defending his former vice president, Joe Biden. This Ukraine business is another matter entirely. Obama should be out there because his own vice president has been accused of a quid pro quo. Obama may want to be neutral in the 2020 Democrat primary, but his administration has a fresh quid pro quo allegation and Obama remains tight-lipped about it. Biden can't seem to handle this scandal alone; recently he outright lied about whether he discussed his son Hunter Biden's business dealings with Ukraine.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, 2018: God's Greatest Gift

12/25/2018

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Only Jesus Christ Can Save Mankind
"Incognito" -- God With Human Eyes
Partridge in Pear Tree?

12-23-18, Pastor J. D. Farag Christmas Special, The focus is on Joseph ... really good. 1 hour video here
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God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to save man from his sin. 
"This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God Whom You have sent." John 17:3; John 3:18, 36
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Patheos.com, December 2017, 'Incognito' Here: goo.gl/vXHJit
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The Song: 'TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS'
What was the partridge doing in the pear tree? The song was a rhyme to instruct children in the Catholic or Christian faith during the Reformation of God. Rev Mark Lawson Jones suggests in his book:
  1. One partridge – Jesus
  2. Two turtle doves – the Old and New Testaments
  3. Three French hens – faith, hope and charity
  4. Four calling birds – the four Gospels
  5. Five gold rings – the Pentateuch
  6. Six geese a-laying – the six days of creation
  7. Seven swans a-swimming – the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
  8. Eight maids a-milking – the Beatitudes
  9. Nine ladies dancing – the nine fruits of the Spirit in Galatians
  10. Ten lords a-leaping – the Ten Commandments
  11. Eleven pipers piping – the 11 faithful apostles
  12. Twelve drummers drumming – the 12 tribes of Israel
A good way of remembering some Bible truths at Christmas - Source

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Scripture for Today, 12-24-18: World Celebrates What?

12/24/2018

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God Came Down Series
#5 Timing of Jesus Birth
“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.” – Apostle Paul

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Galatians 4:4-5, 7
 
12-24-18, The Messiah, King Jesus Christ was born during the height of the Roman Empire. Unlike previous empires, the Romans built roads from one end of its vast territory to the other. This made spreading the good news of salvation throughout the civilized world happen in only a few decades; it couldn't have been done if the Lord Jesus had come earlier.
  
Do you think it strange that the first Christmas was not proclaimed to the high and mighty leaders of the world? God’s reason is clear that He speaks to those who are prepared to listen. Apparently the humble shepherds were prepared and able to discern the voice from Heaven above the din of earth’s confusion. Mark 4:9; Matthew 11:15; Luke 2:8

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One glaring point ... it wasn't winter; the shepherds wouldn't have been watching their sheep in winter. Although the Bible doesn’t give an exact date (day, month and year); the date of His birth is not needed for salvation [Luke 13:3; Galatians 5:24; 2 Timothy 3:15]. For those devout born again believers who refuse to celebrate the traditional ‘Christmas’ because the date may be incorrect … I feel sorry for them. We want to celebrate the Lord’s birth and any date is a good date.
 
Christmas song: "MARY DID YOU KNOW?"
-- Zara Larsson, here

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Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:11; Matt 1:16; John 11:27; Acts 2:36, 13:23
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Scripture for Today, 12-23-18: About the Messiah Jesus Christ

12/23/2018

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One Solitary Life

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Jesus said, "Heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." Matthew 5:18

​Author Dr. James Allan Francis of Nova Scotia, Canada. Pastor at age twenty-one and served in ministry for the remainder of his life. His first pastorate was in New York City at the Riverside Baptist Church, and in 1914 after served in Los Angeles CA.  'One Solitary Life' originated as part of a sermon that he delivered on July 11, 1926 to the Baptist Young People’s Union at a Los Angeles Convention. More here

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Scripture for Today, 12-22-18: Series #4, Mary's Savior

12/22/2018

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God Came Down to Save Mankind 
Series #4
​Mary Knew Her Son, Jesus, Was HER Savior ​
Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord,
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior."

Luke 1:47

​12-22-18, The Holy Bible clearly states that all men have sinned, including the virgin Mary, the mother of the Messiah and Lord Jesus Christ. All of us have fallen short of the glory of God [Romans 3:23] and death spread to all men [Romans 5:12]. Jesus came to save us from our sin and when Mary went to see her cousin Elizabeth, she said:

"My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed forever."  Luke 1:47-48, 49-50, 51-52, 53-55

Scriptures categorically state that the Lord Jesus’ human family consisted of many children. His mother, Mary can never be considered ‘immaculate’ as the Roman Catholic Church proclaims her a perpetual virgin. Mary & Joseph's children; Jesus’ half brethren: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas [not Iscariot] and at least two unnamed sisters. Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1
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Scripture for Today, 12-21-18: Series #3, Stable

12/21/2018

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God Came Down to Save Mankind 
Series #3, Arrival in Bethlehem
"Mary brought forth her firstborn son, wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

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Luke 2:7

12-21-18, After Joseph and Mary traveled by foot and donkey from Nazareth to the city of Bethlehem, they found all inns were over crowded and no room for them as so many other people were there for the registration and paying their tax. 

However, one inn keeper offered them the only accommodations he had ... his stable. At the same time, there were shepherds watching their sheep in the field when angels appeared in the heavens singing and praising God. They were told:

"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.​ Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men." Luke 2:10-11, 13-14

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Scripture for Today, 12-20-18: Series #2, Joseph & Mary Walked

12/20/2018

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God Came Down to Save Mankind 
Series #2, Joseph took his wife, Mary to Bethlehem
There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. So everyone had to go his own city. So Joseph went up from Galilee with Mary his espoused wife being great with child. They went out of the city of Nazareth to be taxed, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

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Luke 2:1-2, 3-5

12-20-18, Joseph's hometown was Bethlehem so because the Emperor aka Caesar Agustus declared all the people had to go register and be taxed, Joseph took his very pregnant wife, Mary with him to Bethlehem. (Isaiah 7:10-16; Micah 5:1-6; Matthew 1:18-25) 

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​How many days did they walk? What's the distance between Nazareth and Bethlehem?
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  • Distance? About 70 miles as the crow flies, but Joseph & Mary probably walked more than 90 miles to Bethlehem from Nazareth. 
  • It's believed that Joseph chose a safer and more comfortable route that took them southeast through the Jezreel Valley and further east to the Jordan Valley. Continuing south to Jericho, they probably proceeded up through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem and onward to Bethlehem.
  • How many days did it take? Many scholars believe 4 to 7 days.
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USA White House Christmas, 2018

12/19/2018

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Since 1967 Three Hundred Year Old Italian Nativity Scene Annually Displayed at USA White House

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12-19-18, The liberal, leftist God haters don't like it, nevertheless the traditional 'Nativity Scene' of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ has annually been displayed at the USA White House since Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson's days in 1967.

The display was a gift to the White House from philanthropist and collector Mrs. Charles W. Englehard, a founding member of First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s committee to restore the aging White House. Mrs. Kennedy’s successor, "Lady Bird" Johnson, asked Mrs. Englehard to find an appropriate manger of Jesus' birth for the White House Christmas collection. 

After scouring Europe, Mrs Englehard found the eighteenth century Neapolitan Creche through the Christmas Crib Association of Italy.

The set contains: 22 wooden figures that has a backdrop of wood and terracotta. They are ornately dressed and the Three Wise Men ride horses instead of camels.The Baby Jesus is crowned. More here
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Note: It has been reported that the Obama's omitted the Nativity from Michelle Obama's Christmas displays; but that is untrue. Although they did want a non-religious Christmas ... more here.
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Scripture for Today, 12-18-18: Series #1, Mary, Joseph & Gabriel

12/18/2018

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God Came Down to Save Mankind
Series 
#1, Angel Appeared to Mary & Joseph
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Jesus made Himself of no reputation taking

upon Himself the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men."

Philippians 2:5-7

12-18-18, The anti-God world has failed in its attempt to remove the Lord Jesus Christ from the annual CHRISTMAS holiday when mankind celebrates His birth. 
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The historical facts begin when the Angel Gabriel went to the virgin Mary in the town of Nazareth. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph of the house of David. Gabriel told her she was blessed, highly favored; the Lord was with her and not to fear. Mary was troubled about his salutation and message.

Gabriel told her she would become pregnant and bring forth the Son of the Highest, He shall have the throne of David, reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom shall have no end and shall name Him Jesus.

​Mary questioned how it was possible as she was a virgin never being with a man. Gabriel told her the power of Holy Ghost would overshadow her and her son would be called the Son of God. Luke1:26-35​
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Although Mary was a virgin and her fiancé Joseph never ‘knew’ her; when he found out she was pregnant he planned on protecting her. However, in a dream the angel Gabriel appeared to him letting him know - THAT which was conceived in her - was of God and not to fear.  The birth would be fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy from Isaiah 7:14. He would save His people from their sins and His name would be Jesus.

Joseph married Mary and did not ‘know’ her until she brought forth her first born son, Jesus. Matthew 1:18-25
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Note: One of the world's prominent ‘religions’ [Roman Catholic (here)] teach that Mary was a perpetual virgin never having other children; this is false teaching as Jesus had many half brothers and sisters as reported in Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1
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Sunday Worship Hymns, 12-16-18: Christmas

12/16/2018

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"Mary Did You Know?"

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Playlist here
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Mary said:
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed for ever." Luke 1:47-48, 49-50, 51-52, 53-55
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Scripture for Today, 12-12-18: Modern 'Christmas'

12/12/2018

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WAR ON CHRISTMAS
"Understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. v3 when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears."

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2 Timothy  3:1, 4:3; Luke 2:11

11-25-2014, * -- Millions of Christians around the world soon will be celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. In many places, like ancient Bethlehem where Jesus was born, commemorating the birth of the Savior is still the main focus. Unfortunately, the United States has witnessed increased hostility toward the sacred and true history of Christmas, erupting into what has become a blatant war on Christmas.

Stores, schools and communities across America continue to find new and intolerant reasons to remove any religious references to Christmas, stripping it of any holy or historical significance. Christian songs, prayers and other spiritually vital connections to the birth of Christ are deleted or diminished.

The root and core, of the war on Christmas isn't really about Christmas at all—it’s about the Son of God; it’s a war on Christ and His followers. It’s the hatred of our culture for the exclusive claims that Christ made:

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

When Christ appeared in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, to shepherds in the Judean darkness, the angels announced His birth with these stunning words: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11


Jesus was fully God Who took on human flesh for one reason—to die for our sins, (John 3:18, 36, 17:3). He fulfilled that mission three decades later when He hung on a cross in Jerusalem, was buried, rose again and ascended into Heaven. When Christ returns—His second Coming—it will be entirely different. He’ll come with power and glory as a conquering King who will cast Satan and unbelievers into an eternal lake of fire. (Revelation 19:11; 20:10, 14-15)

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So this Christmas, don’t worry if you see the opposition building. We know that Christ has already made every provision for sinners like us, we can steadily and obediently be about our Heavenly Father’s work testifying of Christ’s power to deliver all who will repent be delivered from sin. (Matthew 10:33; Luke 13:3)

We praise Him that He came to earth 2,000 years ago on a rescue mission; to snatch us from sin and the grave. (Psalm 30:3; Matthew 1:21) The war on Christmas—the war on Christ—is doomed to fail. Christ came the first time as a helpless babe but He is coming a second time to establish His kingdom forever under His righteous reign.

"In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires." Jude 1:18

​*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Rev Franklin Graham here https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/december-2014/the-war-on-christmas-is-a-war-on-christ/

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Scripture & Images: "Santa" Prays to the Lord Jesus

12/7/2018

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History of Santa Claus

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​Saint Nicholas of Myra was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in Lycia. The real person was famous for his generous gifts to the poor. He was very religious and from an early age devoted his life entirely to the Lord Jesus Christ. Surely he would despise the way the world has honored HIM instead of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ... The remains of Saint Nicholas are in Italy; and in 1087, the city of Bari mounted an expedition to locate his tomb. More here
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Holy Bible Old Testament About the Lord's First Coming

The Savior: "Born of a Virgin" Isaiah 7:14
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.  Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."

The Savior: "Born in Bethlehem" Micah 5:2 
"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for Me one Who is to be ruler in Israel, Whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days."

The Savior: "Rule the Nations" Psalms 72:11; Isaiah 9:6
"May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve Him! v6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting  Father, Prince of Peace." More here

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Comics, 12-26-17: Santa Harasser?

12/26/2017

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Christmas Message, 12-25-17: JD Farag

12/25/2017

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12-25-17, PASTOR JD FARAG  CHRISTMAS Message

Oh my! Pastor Farag does such a wonderful job telling the story of Jesus' birth with focus on some facts we may have never thought about before. What a great speaker he is! Thank you, Brother JD!
One hour video here: 

m.youtube.com/watch?v=zt6HbIEds0Q
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Sunday Hymns of Praise: CHRISTMAS

12/24/2017

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Traditional Instrumental Hymns of
the Savior Jesus Christ's Birth
​3 hour play list here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DlD7-TykIU&index=4&list=RDX9StED_cQcY

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Comics, 12-24-17: Christmas Eve

12/24/2017

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Scripture for Today, 12-23-17: Jesus' Christmas Letter

12/23/2017

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A Christmas Letter
​from Jesus

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December 1, 2017
 
Hello dear friends,
 
Well, as you know, it's time for My birthday again [Isaiah 7:14, 9:6]. Last year, they had a really big party for Me and it seems like they will again this year. After all, they've been shopping and preparing for it for months now, and there have been announcements and advertisements almost everyday about how soon it's coming! They really do go overboard about it, but it's nice to know that at least on one day of the year some people are thinking a little about Me.
 
It's been many centuries now since they first started celebrating My birthday. Back then they realized and appreciate it was My birthday [Micah 5:2]. Nowadays, the celebration has excluded Me. Imagine! 
 
It's happened so often in recent years, I'm no longer surprised. The celebrations today have people drinking, laughing and having a grand time. Their guest of honor is this fat fellow in a bright red suit, wearing a phony white beard and shouting, "Ho Ho Ho!" When he arrives everyone cheers. All the  precious children seem to love him calling him "Santa!"
 
Sad to say, things are getting worse each year. You can just imagine My shock when they took My name out of My birthday replacing it with an X. What an insult - X-mas! [Luke 2:7] They greet each other with 'Happy Holidays!' What holiday? [Matthew 2:1-12; John 1:9-14]
 
Not to be depressed, because it won’t be long until we celebrate My party [Revelation 1:7]! It's going to be the biggest most fantastic feast you could possibly imagine! It might not happen this year, but I'm sending out invitations anyway, because I know you'll want to come.
 
There's going to be room for billions [Matthew 24:31-33] of My faithful children! Some really famous old timers and celebrities are going to be there and I'll reserve your seat of honor with them! (Matthew 8:11) So hold on to your hat because when everything is ready, I'm going to spring it as a big surprise and a lot of people are going to be left out, because they didn't answer My invitation.  [Matthew 24:40]
 
Let me know right away if you'd like to come and I'll write your name in large golden letters in My big 'reservation' book. [Revelation 3:5, 20:15]
 
Much Love, JESUS
​The Saviour of all Mankind

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Comics, 12-23-17: Christmas tree

12/23/2017

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Scripture for Today, 12-22-17: Christmas Tree

12/22/2017

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Glorious Fir Tree Lighted at Christmas

"The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious." Isaiah 60:13

Christmas trees seem to have their origins in the ancient celebrations of Saturnalia. The Romans decorated their temples with greenery and candles. Roman soldiers conquering the British Isles found Druids who worshiped mistletoe and Saxons who used holly and ivy in religious ceremonies. All those things found their way into Christmas customs.

Possibly, in appx 1520 AD, the first person to bring a Christmas Tree into a house, in the way we know it today, may have been German Christian preacher, Martin Luther. Reportedly, one night before Christmas, Martin was walking through the forest looking up at the stars shining through the tree branches. It was so beautiful, that he went home and told his children that it reminded him of Jesus, who left the stars of heaven to come to earth at Christmas. He cited Isaiah 60:13 as biblical authority for the practice.
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Wonderful joyful tradition, thank you, brother Luther!
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