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Study Tip: Christmas
Just a quick Christmas study tip for this busy season-
This week, take some time to read the Christmas story. Choose Matthew or Luke, whichever you prefer.
Read slowly, out loud if necessary. Use a different translation, even. The key is not to rush over the familiar details. Savor them.
Soak in the wonder, the joy and the anticipation.
Follow the shepherds’ example. Follow the wise men’s example.
You see, studying is useless if it doesn’t produce worship and a desire to tell others what we have discovered.
May God bless you with fresh insight as you read and study the Christmas story.
Merry Christmas!
Respond Like Joseph
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Matthew 1:24 (NIV)
We don’t know much about Joseph, just what Matthew tells us.
But it’s enough. Enough to show us we need to respond like Joseph.
In the gospel accounts, Joseph never speaks.
He listens and then he acts.
He hears God’s instructions and he obeys.
He learns the truth of who Jesus is and he reorders his life and priorities around that.
I have listened. I have heard God’s instructions and I know the truth of who Jesus is.
The question is… will I respond like Joseph?
Read more about Joseph GP: Joseph by Jon Wiseman
Study Tip: Jude
- What does he say about the apostates, their character, their tactics, their teaching, their influence in the church?
- What advice does he give for guarding against apostasy?
- What Old Testament people or situations does he refer to in order to make his case?
Run, Don’t Perform
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