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Like a movie with a prologue, we see Jesus' life up to baptism before the "opening credits" roll i.e. Jesus' genealogy. Yet the prologue, and lineage, are vital components with much to teach us about baptism, salvation, and good works.
Pastor Ben Keller highlights Jesus’ temptation in Luke 4 after 4000 years of Satan’s wait. Christ triumphs with God’s Word, exclusive worship, and refusing to test the Lord—as the better Adam and Israel. Crown Christ preeminent in your heart—live by every word from God!
Like DNA holds all the details about us, sometimes a single slice of scripture, like Simeon and Anna and Jesus at the temple, can surprisingly contain all the essential building blocks of the gospel.
Luke's nativity account reveals how God's kingdom operates on a completely inverted value system from our own. While Caesar Augustus was counting his empire to magnify his own glory, he unknowingly fulfilled ancient prophecies by forcing Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and fulfill the prophecy of God's Kingdom Come.
Pastor Ben Keller highlights the role of circumcision as a covenant sign—the outward mark of God’s grace pointing to heart circumcision by the Spirit. He calls us to guard our tongues, trust God’s power & mercy amid real enemies, and serve Him fearlessly in holiness & righteousness all our days. See God bigger—redemption is here!
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This chapter provides a powerful proof-point for the divine inspiration of scripture, as a 6th century prophet predicts events that have come true over centuries of world history. Next time someone asks "why do you believe scripture is from God" just reply "Daniel 11."
Behind the "SEENS" - Daniel 10 opens a door to a whole other layer of angelic conflict and the kingdom workings of God that Christians can explore with healthy fascination and wonder.
Apocalypse THEN: Daniel's often misunderstood chapter nine can fortify our faith and foundation with prophecies that HAVE BEEN fulfilled (more than filling minds with fears for an apocalypse yet to come).