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Advent- Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 18, The Highest King

Posted on December 15, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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Further Reading

Though the verse is literally speaking about King David, the relation of David to Christ means the verse also prefigures the preeminence of King Jesus. The throne, through David’s line, would last forever through Christ.

Gill’s Exposition says,

Also I will make him my firstborn,…. Or, “make him the firstborn”; make him great, as Jarchi interprets it; give him the blessing, the double portion of inheritance: so Christ is made most blessed for ever, and has all spiritual blessings in his hands; and is heir of all things, and his people joint-heirs with him. Christ is God’s “firstborn”, or “first begotten”, Hebrews 1:6, being begotten by him, and of him; … even him the Father promises to make “higher than the kings of the earth”; having a kingdom of a superior nature to theirs, and a more extensive and durable one; and even they themselves shall be subject to him; hence he is called “King of kings”, Revelation 19:16.

The King of Kings shall reign forever, His Kingdom shall endure.

Thirty Days of Jesus Series-

Introduction/Background
Day 1: The Virgin shall conceive
Day 2: A shoot from Jesse
Day 3: God sent His Son in the fullness of time
Day 4: Marry her, she will bear a Son
Day 5: The Babe has arrived!
Day 6: The Glory of Jesus
Day 7: Magi seek the Child
Day 8: The Magi offer gifts & worship
Day 9: The Child Grew
Day 10: The boy Jesus at the Temple
Day 11: He was Obedient!
Day 12: The Son!
Day 13: God is pleased with His Son
Day 14: Propitiation
Day 15: The gift of eternal life
Day 16: Two Kingdoms
Day 17: Jesus’ Preeminence

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Beth Moore and the Danger of Dwelling on your Abuse

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

Sunday Beth Moore did it again, tweeted something that agitated people. She is a pot-stirrer.

Pot Stirrer: One who causes unrest; one who stirs the pot. Synonym: troublemaker

Don’t stir that pot! Leave it alone. God your way, ladies, humbly, meekly, quietly.
Serve, love, casting all your cares upon Jesus

Here are the three tweets, posted 9:50 AM · Dec 13, 2020. It’s the first tweet that most people saw and retweeted.

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Advent- Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 17, Jesus’ Preeminence

Posted on December 14, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 16, Two Kingdoms

Posted on December 13, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 15- The Gift of Eternal Life

Posted on December 12, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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It’s all OK

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

I thought this may help others who are beginning to be stressed about the current national situation (all the things…you know what they are.)

Quarantine, that’s such a huge part of the irritation with all this going on, isn’t it? I’ve begun to lose patience with it all finally. I have to work hard every day more and more, to dispel personal irritations, vaporize complaints, stay positive, and keep my eyes on Jesus – and not the world.

I have read or listened to two items lately that have helped me quell the frustration. I pass them along to you in hopes that they may give you comfort or help in any way in dealing with any of the unfortunate external circumstances that may be pressing on you and your work, family, and life.

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Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 14, Propitiation

Posted on December 11, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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Further Reading

GotQuestions: What is Propitiation?

Ligonier Ministries: What Do Expiation and Propitiation Mean?

Bible Hub Topical Bible- Propitiation

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Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 13, God is pleased with His Son

Posted on December 10, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata
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Further Reading

Desiring God: The Pleasure of God in His Son

Kay Arthur/Precepts: Oh My Child, Do You Know How Pleased I Am With You?

JMac sermon: The Commissioning of the King

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Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!

Posted on December 9, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

We’ve flowed through the first section of this series, in looking at verses that prophesy Jesus’ coming, His arrival, and His early life.

Starting today, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son. Continue reading “Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!” →

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Christmas Thoughts: Odds and Ends

Posted on December 8, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

You know when you’re driving along in the car, and your mind wanders and has all these random thoughts? I do that. Since it’s the Christmas season, my mind was rambling along as the yellow line in the road pulled me toward work the other morning.

I believe the ‘star’ that the Magi followed to the boy child’s house (Matthew 2:9) was an angel, leading them. The word in Greek actually means to lead forth. I know God could make a planet or a star or a comet lead the Magi but I think it makes more sense that it was an angel, since also angels are called stars sometimes in the Bible.

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