Jan2019
A refugee family
After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and said, ‘Herod will be looking for the child in order to kill him. So get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you to leave.’ Joseph got up, took… Read more
Jan2019
They worshipped him
They went into the house, and when they saw the child with his mother Mary, they knelt down and worshipped him. They brought out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and presented them to him. (verse 11) Read Matthew 2:1-12 The word ‘worship’ suggests recognising someone’s ‘worth’. These men from the east recognised the… Read more
Jan2019
Joseph, faithful husband and father
While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife. For it is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived. She will have a son and you will name him… Read more
Jan2019
A special family tree
This is the list of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, a descendant of David; who was a descendant of Abraham. From Abraham to King David, the following ancestors are listed: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah and his brothers; then Perez and Zerah (their mother was Tamar), Hezron, Ram, Amminadab, Nahshon, Salmon, Boaz (his mother was Rahab),… Read more
Jan2019
Only a preview
People’s hopes began to rise, and they began to wonder whether John perhaps might be the Messiah. So John said to all of them, ‘I baptise you with water, but someone is coming who is much greater than I am. I am not good enough even to untie his sandals. He will baptise you with… Read more
Jan2019
In praise of the Lord of creation
Praise the Lord, you heavenly beings; praise his glory and power. Praise the Lord’s glorious name; bow down before the Holy One when he appears The voice of the Lord is heard on the seas; the glorious God thunders, and his voice echoes over the ocean. (verses 1-3) Read Psalm 29 Millions of people, even… Read more
Jan2019
Our wonderful God
How wonderful are the things the Lord does! All who are delighted with them want to understand them. All he does is full of honour and majesty; his righteousness is eternal. (verses 2,3) Read Psalm 111 Think about all the wonderful things the Lord does for you. You might like to write them down and… Read more
Jan2019
Just thanks
Light shines on the righteous, and gladness on the good. All you that are righteous be glad because of what the Lord has done! Remember what the holy God has done, and give thanks to him. (verses 11,12) Read Psalm 97 So, in the end, justice will be done. What a wonderful thing to know… Read more
Jan2019
Singing God’s praises
Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the world! Sing to the LORD, and praise him! Proclaim every day the good news that he has saved us. Proclaim his glory to the nations, his mighty deeds to all peoples. (verses 1-3) Read Psalm 96 Here’s a little puzzle: how do… Read more
Jan2019
A generous father
I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life – you that believe in the Son of God. We have courage in God’s presence, because we are sure that he hears us if we ask him for anything that is according to his will. He hears us whenever… Read more
