December 15
“The Prophecies”
Luke 4:16-21; John 1:9-13; 3:19-21; Ezekiel 36:24-27
– Kurt Fehlis, Middle School Minister
At Christmas we celebrate the gift of a Savior who doesn’t just deliver us out of darkness. He shines light in our hearts to help us believe. Faith is a miracle and evidence that God is with us in all things.
Read Luke 4:16-21
When Jesus identifies Himself as the Messiah about whom Isaiah had prophesied, the people are stunned. What does John 1: 9-13 tell us happened when He came to His own people? Do you think they needed more evidence? Clearer prophecies? Why didn’t they receive Him?
Although He plainly told them who He was and performed miracles that demonstrated who He was, many still did not believe Jesus.
Read John 3:19-21
According to this passage, why don’t people believe Jesus is who He says He is?
Even the ability to believe in Jesus is a miracle accomplished by God on our behalf. His light shines on the darkness of our hearts revealing Himself to us. Pray today as you walk through your day that you would see God working through small things to strengthen your faith and to reveal Himself to you. It is a gift of grace!
Read Ezekiel 36:24-27
Just as He promised the children of Israel, God has given us a new heart and a new spirit. He has replaced our heart of stone and placed His Spirit within us. Christmas is the fulfillment of that promise through Immanuel, God with us.
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