by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. From the prophet Micah, God has blessed us with a great prophecy about the birth place of Christ. Micah 5:2-4 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Season of Advent (the 4 weeks before Christmas) What is Advent?HOPE Advent Candle 1 – Prophecy Gives Hope (video)LOVE Advent Candle 2 – Promise Reveals Love (video)JOY Advent Candle 3 – Jesus Is Our Joy...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Take a minute. Be inspired to share the HOPE that you have. Share Jesus by extending an invitation to learn about Him and find hope, joy, and peace in Him. The Season of Advent (the 4 weeks before Christmas) Will...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “In the Bleak Midwinter” is an old song — one you might not know. But it’s also a song of gold — one you need to hear. The words convey a message that you should ponder in your heart....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Christmas is a time of family and friends, fun festivities and especially FAITH. It’s a time when our hearts and minds should be firmly focused on the One who is our Lord and Saviour. Jesus left glory to...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Spirit was upon him . . . And he came in the Spirit...
by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19) As the shepherds came to see the newborn babe, it is said that “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. “The Middle” has been a popular TV sitcom since its premiere in September 2009. The parents in the Heck family are middle-aged, middle-class, middle-Americans with three children. The show has followed...
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We’ve been pausing all month to rest in the joys of the advent season: Pause to Find Hope (video) Pause to Receive God’s Promises (video) Pause to See Jesus (video) Pause to Hear God’s Plan (video) Christmas day is now here and we rejoice in the remembrance of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Many of the holiday activities can eclipse the wonder of God’s sacrifice, given to us when Jesus became a man. Everyone is so, so busy at this time of year. But it’s important we PAUSE and remember that first Christmas day…and let the “wonder” rise up in...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below During this hectic time, take a few minutes to pause and reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Remember the prophecies foretold and the prophecies fulfilled. Christmas is a time of remembering so we can look forward with expectant hope. Prophecies of the Incarnation...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below Let’s pause to see Jesus. He’s found on every page of the Bible. He confirmed this before His death and after His resurrection: John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures, for in them you...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Watch Video Below Let’s pause to reflect on the magnitude of God’s mercy and grace. His gift of sacrifice didn’t start at the cross. It was predestined from before the foundation of the world and was proclaimed...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Most Bible readers believe that only the Gospels of Matthew and Luke record genealogies for Jesus. However, that is not the case. Each of the Gospels, in its own way, offers a genealogy. The Genealogies of Jesus...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We’ve all received them. The annual Christmas letter enclosed in a Christmas card. It’s a letter that’s intended to update everyone on all the major events of the year (and sometimes even minor...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Question received at questions@reasonsforhopejesus.com I was reading the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 and have two related questions. First, although the genealogy is essentially the same at the end...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. This is a lesson you don’t want to miss! With Christmas fast approaching we take a break from our regular Bible teachings to PA– USE and stand in wonder and awe of our great God and His sacrificial gift of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
As we get closer and closer to the day in which we celebrate the birth of Jesus, take a minute to remember what you have been given. When Jesus saved us He gave us peace with God.Peace with God vs. the Peace of GodPeace with God is an objective peace. It doesn’t come...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. This is the third in a series addressing misconceptions found in nativity narratives and most nativity scenes. The first week addressed Misconceptions About Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem and the second...