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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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Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 11, He was obedient

Posted on December 8, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

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

Starting tomorrow, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son.

From Day 17-26, verses will focus on the preeminence of the Son, His works, and Ministry.

Days 27-36, His resurrection, ascension, and return.

Yes, there are more than 30 verses, lol. There’s a postlude. Continue reading “Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 11, He was obedient” →

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Angels in the nativity, and elsewhere!

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 by elizabethprata

By Elizabeth Prata

It is the season of advent, when we anticipate the commemoration of the baby Jesus’ birth into the world. His appearing was miraculous, humble, and the start of a new covenant. It’s the holiday we call Christmas!

The advent story is filled with amazing happenings and interesting characters. Looming large is Mary, of course, John the Baptist, Joseph, Herod, the Wise Men (Magi), and more. We have Simeon, Zecharias, Anna, and the Shepherds. But we also have angels.

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