Bethlehem’s Honor: God’s Kingly Village
The birth of the Eternal King in the humble village of Bethlehem should drive us to think about our values and recalibrate our lives in light of the countercultural Lordship of Christ.
The birth of the Eternal King in the humble village of Bethlehem should drive us to think about our values and recalibrate our lives in light of the countercultural Lordship of Christ.
In our world there is a growing distrust and dissatisfaction with the government. But this is nothing new in history. Throughout the centuries kingdoms have risen and fallen on the backs…
In our world there is a growing distrust and dissatisfaction with the government. But this is nothing new in history. Throughout the centuries kingdoms have risen and fallen on the backs…
Realizing our desperate need, we ought to trust the omnipotent Christ for salvation, willing to follow him in this life knowing that soon he will take his great power and begin to reign over all things.
Difficulties in life can tempt us to doubt Christ’s power, concern and sovereignty, but we must trust him, remembering the proof of his credentials which reassure us of his coming kingdom.
In evangelism we must persistently utilize God’s written word, focusing on the gospel’s eternal promises and highlighting its perfect prophetic track record.
We will worship God more profoundly at Christmas when we understand the great need provided for in the coming of Christ as our ultimate Prophet, Priest & King.