Intersecting Lives at their Greatest Point of Need
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Jesus, the One and Only – John 1:14 (Advent Day 23)
Jesus. Through no other name can people be saved. The world wants us to believe that people can chart their own paths to salvation. Good …
Jesus, the Light of the World – John 1:1–3 (Advent Day 22)
“In the beginning . . .” What a beautiful place to start! God has existed from the beginning. From the very creation of time, He …
Escape to Egypt – Matthew 2:13 (Advent Day 21)
The angel brought different news to Joseph: he must take his family and flee. Herod, threatened and angered by the Child King, would stop at …
Visit of the Magi – Matthew 2:1–12 (Advent Day 20)
Led by divine direction, the three Magi of the East followed the star to the side of Jesus. When the Magi saw Him, they worshiped …
Simeon’s Response to Jesus – Luke 2:25–35 (Advent Day 19)
What a wonderful way to be remembered in history! Simeon was a “righteous and devout” man. He told Joseph and Mary Who Jesus was, and …
Jesus Presented at the Temple – Luke 2:21–24 (Advent Day 18)
As prescribed by Jewish law, Jesus was circumcised and brought to the temple. Likewise, Mary offered two doves as a sacrifice. Unlike natural man, Jesus …
Shepherds Share the Good News – Luke 2:17–20 (Advent Day 17)
The shepherds saw and believed, and they could not contain themselves. They were not men of eloquence; they simply shared what they saw and what …
Shepherds Go to Find the Christ Child – Luke 2:15–16 (Advent Day 16)
The stillness returned to the night, but the excitement had not. The shepherds were told Who they would find and how they would find Him. …
Multitude of Angels – Luke 2:13–14 (Advent Day 15)
In an instant, the stillness of the night was shaken by a multitude of angels praising God in the highest. “Glory to God in the …
Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:8–12 (Advent Day 14)
“Do not be afraid,” the angel told the shepherds. “I have good news.” Little could they comprehend the drama that was unfolding before them: a …
The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:4–7 (Advent Day 13)
It was time: the birth of the King. He was all-divine, yet He entered the world as a man. The One Who would one day …
Travel to Bethlehem – Luke 2:4–5 (Advent Day 12)
As good citizens, Joseph and Mary registered as ordered. While the inevitability of death and taxes is a familiar adage, how ironic that the census …
Caesar’s Census – Luke 2:1–3 (Advent Day 11)
Caesar Augustus called for a census of the Roman Empire, which Judea was now a part of. The census would require all, including Jews, to …
Joseph’s Response – Matthew 1:18–25 (Advent Day 10)
Joseph was remarkably restrained in his initial reaction to the news that Mary would have a baby. They had not consummated their relationship, yet she …
Mary’s Song – Luke 1:46–56 (Advent Day 9)
How do you respond to joyful occasions in your life? Sometimes we respond with quiet introspection, and other times with unbounded enthusiasm. In response to …
Mary Visits Elizabeth – Luke 1:39–45 (Advent Day 8)
As Elizabeth met Mary, John leaped in her womb. Elizabeth knew right away that something incredible was going on. These two women each had a …
Birth of Jesus Foretold – Luke 1:26–38 (Advent Day 7)
When the angel Gabriel visited Mary, he told her that she would give birth to a son, Jesus, and that He would be called “the …
A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6–7 (Advent Day 6)
A birth foretold. But not just any birth. This child would be called “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What a glorious …
Town of Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 (Advent Day 5)
Greatness is not derived from where you come from. Bethlehem was a town among many, special only because God so chose to have the Savior …
“God with Us” – Isaiah 7:13–14 (Advent Day 4)
Emmanuel—“God with us.” Ponder the love of God, the Creator of the universe coming to us, as one of us, yet divine. He reveals His …
Riding on a Colt – Zechariah 9:9 (Advent Day 3)
Christ came in humility. It was prophesied that our King would come riding not on a steed but on a donkey. This may seem to …
Pierced and Crushed – Isaiah 53:4–7 (Advent Day 2)
The consequence of sin is death, and there is no remission of sin without the shedding of blood. Although perfect, Jesus bore the sin of …
A Tender Shoot – Isaiah 53:1–3 (Advent Day 1)
Isaiah asks, “Who has believed our message?” Nothing in Christ’s appearance would compel anyone to accept Him as the Son of God. His birth was …
Reflections for Advent
Join us this Advent season as we set our minds on the true meaning of Christmas. Daily posts until Christmas Day will guide you in …
Campers Minister to Service Members
HILLSBORO, Ind.—This summer Twin Lakes Camp endeavored to empower children and teenagers through daily missions-focused chapels, focusing on the camp’s partnership with Col. John Murdoch, …
Workshop Answers Questions about Chaplaincy
Approximately 35 people filtered into the Harborview room of the Hilton Bayfront Hotel Wednesday, June 25, to hear chaplains expand on the ministry report they …
Corps Vets Gather for Reception
The annual Corps Vets reception is a time to thank veterans for their service and to give them an opportunity to fellowship with Regular Baptist …
Chaplains Report to GARBC Conference Attendees
Nine chaplains joined Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, Wednesday morning, June 25, to give a brief report following the general session …
