John 3:1-21.  In this famous encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus, we hear the gospel presented so clearly. Several times in the opening verses it speaks of being born again, then through the chapter it speaks of believing and then we have the crowning verse in 3:16, Whoever believes..

Acts 11 & 12. On returning to Jerusalem after Cornelius’ conversion Peter defends the gospel going to the Gentiles (11:) In Antioch the stage is being set with Paul becoming a teacher and a leader, poised for the last part of the book, The Missionary Journeys. In Jerusalem, the persecution intensifies with the martyrdom of […]

Ezra 1:1-11. After 70 years in Captivity, according to Jeremiah’s prophecy, God turns the captivity through Cyrus The Persian King. Now a remnant is free to return to Jerusalem to rebuild The Temple.

Luke 2:21-38 As we consider the characters surrounding the birth of Christ, we come to Simeon & Anna. These 2 precious saints were part of the believing remnant, waiting for the redemption of Israel, the coming of The Messiah. Not characters typically heard about during Christmas, nevertheless, they were key witnesses of the Christ child.

Matthew 2:1-23. Matthew presents Jesus as The messiah King. In this classic “Christmas passage” we see The Wise men from The East seeking him who is called the King of The Jews. What were they expecting? What did they find?