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Jesus Is Born

Ryan Lowery

Luke 2:7-52

When God entered into humanity through Jesus, he was a polarizing figure. Three scenes from Jesus' childhood confirm that Jesus was the promised Christ but also hint that there is more to the story than a conquering king. Jesus was willing to do the right thing even if it came at the cost of popularity, and he was also willing to take a position of sacrifice in order to lift up the undeserving.

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The Blood of the Lamb

Scott Risley

Exodus 11:1-12:42

God sends the tenth and final plague on Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Moses explains God's detailed instructions for the Passover. Striking parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus Christ are presented including 1) The choice of the lamb, 2) The blood of the lamb, 3) The meal of the lamb, 4) The protection of the lamb, 5) The memorial of the lamb.

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The Order of the Towel

Jim Leffel

Luke 22:24

On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus had dinner with his disciples in the Upper Room to prepare them for their future work. While they argued amongst themselves who was the greatest disciple, Jesus began to wash their feet. He taught them about servant leadership through his humble actions and left us an example to follow. Do we believe true fulfillment is found when we put the needs of others before ourselves?\r\n

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One More Plague

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 12:1-33

For the final plague God tells Moses to announce to Pharaoh that the first born male of Egyptians and their livestock will die. Moses instructs the Israelites in detail how God will pass over their homes if they sacrifice an animal and paint their door frames with its blood. In reflection, the substitutionary animal offering of the Israelites foreshadows the future death of Christ that pays for all of humanity's sins.

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Appreciating Servant Leadership

Scott Risley

Mark 10:42-45

Amid the confusion of how to lead spiritually, Paul echoes Jesus in calling leaders to become a servant of all. An explanation is given for the main pursuits, efforts, and cost of leadership; as well as esteeming and appreciating leaders. Finally, actions are laid out on how to start moving towards leadership now.

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The Foundation of Christian Community: Biblical Love

Gary DeLashmutt

1 John 4

Paul instructs the Corinthians on the importance of exercising biblical love, and then describes what this sacrificial love really is. Agape (sacrificial/biblical) love is unconditional, forgiving, willing to discipline, moves toward all people, gives generously, and tries to meet all needs. We look to 1 John 4 to discover how we as Christians can develop this love.

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Authentic Christian Community (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Paul calls the Corinthians to give up their selfish ways and live for others. He uses women wearing head coverings to teach the church about sacrificing our free will for the sake of loving others and reaching them. Paul gives us several principles for serving love, and we learn the importance of historical context when interpreting scripture.

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Final Thoughts

Jim Leffel

2 Timothy 4:5-8

Paul closes up his letter to Timothy, describing his own perspective on the present, past, and future in order to teach Timothy how to live well. We, like Timothy, should live our lives sacrificially loving others, doing the work of God, and striving to please Him. Paul leaves Timothy with four aspects of a mature servant: be alert, prepare for battle, focus on what matters, and respond to God's leading.

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The Resurrection

Scott Risley

Matthew 28:1-15

The historical resurrection of Jesus after His Crucifixion is an exciting story that is non-negotiable. After two thousand years, no one has been able to discredit its authenticity. If, after all these years, no one can give a natural explanation of the recorded event, then the logical conclusion is a supernatural event occurred. The New Testament accounts of His resurrection were written so that people would believe Jesus is the Christ and by believing, have eternal life in His name.

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