Scripture Reading(s) 2 Peter 3:8-15 3:8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 3:9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 1:18-25 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 1:19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 1:1-7 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 1:2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 1:3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 1:4 and was declared to … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 80:2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 80:3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we … Read more
George Wagner was one of the first Anabaptist martyrs to die at the hands of the Germans. Unfortunately there is not a lot of material that can be found on George Wagner other than what was recorded in the Martyrs Mirror. Like others before and after him, he was bound and then thrust into the fire. … Read more
We all know the Christmas song, O Come O Come Emmanuel but what exactly does Immanuel mean? Why don’t we just say Jesus? The answer we surprisingly simple. Origin of Immanuel The use of Immanuel is best known from the OT prophet Isaiah who prophesied to Israel when tgey were in years of war and … Read more