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Promises and Fulfillment: The Old Covenant part 1

Even though the whole Old Testament -- Old Covenant -- points to the coming of Christ as the Redeemer, we looked mostly at the promises concerning the Messiah as a brief overview of the Old Testament.  The inspiring verse for this study was John 5:46 “… For if you believed Moses, you would believe me;… Continue reading Promises and Fulfillment: The Old Covenant part 1

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Promises and Fulfillment: Overview of the Bible

In Bible study the last couple of weeks, we have been looking at the Old Testament and New Testament and the main storyline they both tell in an effort to understand a little better what the Bible is.  Even though I've read through the Bible before, it has been wonderful to read again the promises… Continue reading Promises and Fulfillment: Overview of the Bible

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After Christmas

After enjoying my hot chocolate, it seemed like a good time to pack away the Christmas decorations. Following family tradition, most of the Christmas tree ornaments are gifts from other people, or tokens to remember the year.  I thought about the people over the years who'd given me the ornaments and remembered the events and… Continue reading After Christmas

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Here is Love…

They were waiting for the greatest love of all -- a love promised from the beginning, a love that resounded through the prophets, and their own people's history. They were waiting for the promised Savior who would show a blind world the grace of a forgiving Father, perfect love in reconciliation, and the truth that sets free...