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Tag Archives: Elizabeth
December 24 – Redemption in the Second and Third Chances
Luke 1:57-80; Ezekiel 35-36; Isaiah 59 “So they made signs to his father–what he would have him called. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, ‘His name is John.’ So they all marveled. Immediately his mouth was … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, Elizabeth, Gabriel, Jesus, John, messiah, missed opportunity, mute, not want to talk, Praise God, prepare the way, redemption, regrets, restored relationship with God, second chance, signs, tongue loosed, Zacharias
March 23 – Give In to Temptation or Trust and Obey?
Joshua 13-15 Luke 1:57-80 “The people who heard about them wondered, saying, ‘What will this child be?’ because the Lord was with him. Then Zechariah, John’s father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: … ‘Now you, child, will … Continue reading
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Tagged alarming, angel, becoming a father, disbelief, Elizabeth, follow our plan, forgiven, honor, John, Joy, long term satisfaction, messiah, momentary joy, Most High God, not God's plan, obedience, Praise God, prepare the way, prophet, saved, temptation, The Lord, well-meaning family and friends, Zechariah
March 22 – In the Presence of the Lord
Joshua 10-12 Luke 1:39-56 “You are blessed because you believed that what the Lord said to you would really happen.” (Luke 1:45 NCV) Under normal circumstances, no one would have noticed this meeting between an older lady who was expecting … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, believe, blessed, blessings, desires, Elizabeth, God's blessing, in utero, Joy, Lord, love, Mary, messiah, mother of Jesus, mother of John, prepared, seeking God, walking with God
March 21 – Out With the Old, In With the New
Joshua 7-9 Luke 1:21-38 “Now Elizabeth, your relative, is also pregnant with a son though she is very old. Everyone thought she could not have a baby, but she has been pregnant for six months. God can do anything!” (Luke … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, baby in a manger, Cross, Elizabeth, engagement, follow the law, God, God can do anything, God did the work, God's approval, good enough, goodness, Grace, Jesus, John, Mary, mercy, messiah, new covenant, new relationship with God, Old Covenant, old ways, pregnant, prophet, Repentance, sacrifice, virgin
March 20 – God’s Ways Compared To Our Ways
Joshua 4-6 Luke 1:1-20 “He will go before the Lord in spirit and power like Elijah. He will make peace between parents and their children and will bring those who are not obeying God back to the right way of … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, announcement, children, Christians, coming of the Lord, drive a wedge, Elijah, Elizabeth, forerunner, Forgiveness, Grace, Israel, Jesus, John, messiah, new life, obey God, parents, parents and children, peace, ready, relationships, repent, restored relationships, right way of thinking, secret, seek advantage, Spring, superior, the way God' works, the way we work, turn to God, Zechariah
December 24 – What’s In A Name?
Luke 1:57-80; Ezekiel 35-36; Isaiah 59 My wife and I discussed baby names long before she was even pregnant. We knew the names we wanted to use and we knew why a year or two before we even tried to … Continue reading
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Tagged approved list of names, astonishment, baby names, character, Christian, Culture, dad, Elizabeth, future, Germany, God's decree, Grace, His name is John, History, honor, honor the father spiritual experience, Jesus, Jewish tradition, John, John the Baptist, memory, mercy, misstep, named after a relative, naming party, Nazis, no more argument, people watching, Praise God, Rwanda, tradition, Zechariah
December 23 – Is This The End, Or Is This The Beginning?
Luke 1:26-56; Ezekiel 34; Isaiah 58 Something about a baby changes lives. I remember when my wife let me know that she was expecting our first child. Life changed from that moment as we were no long just husband and … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, beginning, Bible, birth of Jesus, blessed, changed lives, crucifixion, divorce, Elizabeth, expectant parents, expecting, financial condition, Gabriel, God, Grace, Holy Spirit, John, Joseph, Mary, Matthew, mercy, mother of the Lord, pregnant during betrothal, preparation, resurrection, return, scandal, sins, unfaithful
December 23 – Answered Prayer
Psalm 113; Isaiah 42:14-21; Luke 1:5-25 If you read tales from the mission field you will hear of answered prayers again and again. Whether it’s a miraculous provision of food or supplies, protection from hostile inhabitants of the land, or … Continue reading
December 22 – When God Answers Prayer
Luke 1:1-25; Ezekiel 33; Isaiah 57 Zacharias is an interesting figure in the Christmas story. He was an older priest, married to Elizabeth. (Elizabeth and Mary were related.) Zacharias and Elizabeth had been praying for a child. The two of … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, answered prayer, birth of John, Christmas story, Elizabeth, God, Mary, prayer, Relationship with God, Zacharias
