The Generations of Christmas: Uriah’s Wife

Ever had someone ramble on through a long story only to be left wondering “what was the point?” By the time we reach the of Matthew’s genealogy, we have much the same feeling. It’s interesting to a degree… but what’s the point of this long list? The breaks in the pattern points us to some […]

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The Generations of Christmas: Ruth

Today we turn our attention to the story of Ruth as we continue looking at Jesus’ genealogy. Ruth’s story reveals not one, but two pictures of the coming Messiah – both the WHY and the WHAT Jesus came into this world to accomplish.

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The Generations of Christmas: Rahab

Whether it’s watching football or it’s looking toward a new year, we all carry expectations of what we think will happen. But what do we do when those expectations get flipped upside-down? Are we willing to humbly allow God to move and lead in ways that we didn’t anticipate? This week we explore the story […]

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The Generations of Christmas: Tamar

Advent is here! The Christmas season has begun! But where does the story of Jesus’ incarnation and birth really begin? This year, we’ll be taking a look at Matthew’s gospel and the 42 generations he shares leading up to the introduction of Mary and Joseph. While the “begots” of scripture might feel rather dull, they […]

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