Scripture teaches that Jesus, the Son of God, was tempted in every way that we are tempted, yet without sin (Heb. 4:15). Think of it: there’s no temptation any of us face in life that He can’t relate to. He’s been there. He knows what it’s like. He faced all kinds of temptation when He…
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written by Dr. Philip Nation “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” I can see the words in my memory as they scroll up the movie screen. It felt like something epic was on its way. They are the words that begin one of the most iconic movies of all time: Star…
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They may not have been believers. They may have numbered way beyond the traditional 3. They may have been Persian mystics, but they saw the same thing that Herod’s advisers saw. They saw reason to believe that Jesus is Lord and came to investigate. In the end, they would worship Jesus. They were the wise…
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If you have never tried the expository approach to preaching and teaching before, but want to try it, numbered here are some ways you can do it poorly. When constructing and delivering an expository message that will fail to actually be an expository message: 1. Make the Scripture fit your agenda. If you must contort the…
Read MoreThe angel and Matthew used two different names to be given to the Child. The text simply reads: 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” 22 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the…
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