It’s safe to say that many would not consider Philemon a popular Christmas passage. But there is a theme we can see in this small book: reconciliation. The book of Philemon is actually a letter from the Apostle Paul written to a wealthy believer in Jesus named Philemon. Paul sent the letter with Onesimus, a new believer in Jesus and …
December 19, 2015 | #1551—Why Bethlehem?, Part 2
Message—Why Bethlehem, Part 2? During this Christmas season, we should be constantly reminding ourselves to focus on the true reason for Christmas. That is the coming of our Savior, the greatest gift ever given. Last week, we started a series on Micah’s prophecy that’s found in Micah 5:2, which vividly painted the place where the Messiah would be born. In …
December 12, 2015 | #1550—Why Bethlehem?, Part 1
Message—Why Bethlehem? Have you ever wondered why Jesus was born in Bethlehem? It’s because where you come from defines you. Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem was no accident. In fact, it was predestined. The prophet Micah predicted Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem in Micah 5:2. It told us where Messiah would be born, and also tells us what kind of person He …