Then in the midst of the struggle, the still small voice of the Lover of Souls spoke,
I entered your world. You can enter his!
Wow! That stopped me dead in my tracks. The struggle was over, and I began to listen with an open mind and heart
Read MoreI'm reflecting now that the Christmas dust has settled. Reflecting on the whirlwind that just occurred. And again I've learned a precious lesson ... all through a precious grandson, my 10 year old Kaden. I've written of other spiritual times with him, but this one contained lessons for my own life right here, right now.
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CS Lewis calls the Incarnation "The Grand Miracle."
The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation...God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this….it was the central event in the history of the Earth–the very thing the whole story has been about. Miracles, “The Grand Miracle,” C.S. Lewis
In chapter 2 of Hebrews, we continue the thought that Jesus Christ is better than the angels...not just because He's the Son of GOD, but because He's the Son of MAN. What an incredibly important truth for fallen man!
Our destiny that was lost (Hebrews 2:5-8) is now regained in the God-Man Jesus Christ (Hebrews 2:9-18). Here are a couple suggestions for your study of this passage:
*Descriptions of Jesus Christ, the God-Man:
1. He is my Substitute (2:9)
2. He is my Savior (2:10-11a)
3. He is my Brother (2:11b-14a)
4. He is my Deliverer (2:14b-15)
5. He is my Helper / High Priest (2:16-18)
CS Lewis calls the Incarnation "The Grand Miracle."
The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation...God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this….it was the central event in the history of the Earth–the very thing the whole story has been about. Miracles, “The Grand Miracle,” C.S. Lewis
In chapter 2 of Hebrews, we continue the thought that Jesus Christ is better than the angels...not just because He's the Son of GOD, but because He's the Son of MAN. What an incredibly important truth for fallen man!
Our destiny that was lost (Hebrews 2:5-8) is now regained in the God-Man Jesus Christ (Hebrews 2:9-18). Here are 3 suggestions for your study of this passage:
Homework -- Read Hebrews 3:1-4:13 Answer questions in Hoping for Something Better, p. 190-192 Read chapter 3, p. 37-53, Hoping…
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Hark! The herald angels sing, Luke 2:13 “Glory to the newborn King! Luke 2:14 Peace on earth and mercy mild, Luke 2:14 God and sinners reconciled.” Luke 2 :14; Rom 5:8-11; II Cor 5:18-19 Joyful, all ye nations rise, Luke 2:10; Luke 2:32 Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem. Luke 2:11 Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ by highest heaven adored; John 17:23-26; 15:9; 3:35; Matthew 3:17 Christ the everlasting Lord! Luke 2:11 Late in time behold Him come, Galatians 4:4 Offspring of a Virgin’s womb. Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:34,35; Galatians 4:4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hebrews 10:20; Romans 8:3; John 1:14 Hail the incarnate Deity. Colossians 2:9 Pleased as man with man to dwell, Philippians 2:5-8 Jesus, our Emmanuel Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Matthew 1:21,25 Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! John 1:14; Isaiah 9:6 Hail the Son of Righteousness! Malachi 4:2 Light and life to all He brings, John 6:35, 8:12, 10:2, 10:11, 11:25, 14:6, 15:5 Ris’n with healing in His wings. Malachi 4:2 Mild He lays His glory by, Philippians 2:5-8 Born that man no more may die John 3:16; 1John 4:9, 3:2 Born to raise the sons of earth; I Corinthians 15:20-28, 35-49; Philippians 3:20-21 Born to give them second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-88), George Whitfield (1714-70), Music: Mendelssohn, from a chorus by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47), adapted by William H. Cummings
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For the story behind the carol, click HERE
Just for fun...a story and a song. We closed with this in our group this week :)
A Cake and a Savior: Welcome to our World
*Descriptions of Jesus Christ, the God-Man:
1. He is my Substitute (2:9)
2. He is my Savior (2:10-11a)
3. He is my Brother (2:11b-14a)
4. He is my Deliverer (2:14b-15)
5. He is my Helper / High Priest (2:16-18)
Janet Renner Loyd has been a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ most of her life. Her formal education includes a degree in education from the University of Arizona and also a degree in Bible & Theology from Moody Bible Institute. For more than thirty years, she has been involved in teaching and leading women’s Bible studies, retreats, and meetings…most notably Precept upon Precept and various studies that she has personally developed. Professionally, Jan recently retired from teaching language and writing to GED and adult ESOL students.
About her life, Jan says, “The most important thing about me is my relationship with my Father God through my Lord Jesus Christ. I am forever grateful to Him for His love, mercy, and grace to me and my family and friends...and the world.”
Jan has been happily married to John Loyd for more than forty years. They have two adult, married children and five lively young grandsons.
