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Peace that Divides

12/27/21

10 mins

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By Daniel Stenberg

As Christians, we rest in the finished work of Christ on the cross, and we yearn for our neighbor to be reconciled to God, to know the peace that we are resting in.
The Light is Coming

12/25/21

15 mins

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By Luke Kjolhaug

God’s candle is not so easily extinguished. His promise is not some vague light at the end of the tunnel that we may or may not reach. In fact, God’s light has a name: Jesus Christ.
- Christmas
- Hope
- Holy Spirit
- Sin
- Church Seasons
Christmas in Isaiah: Thy Kingdom Come

12/25/21

10 mins

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By Erick Sorensen

What we are asked to believe as we ponder the birth of this child is that in his coming, a new creation has dawned.
Christmas in Isaiah: The Government's Welfare and the Lamb

12/24/21

17 mins

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By Bruce Hillman

The best we would have to look forward to, without Jesus, is a society dedicated to addressing problems and working through them.
Christmas in Isaiah: A Child and a Son

12/23/21

5 mins

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By Scott Keith

Let us ponder the Son, the precious Son of God, given as a ransom and sacrifice for us, that we too might be called children of God.
Christmas in Isaiah: Dog Soldiers, Army Boots, and Baby Jesus

12/22/21

13 mins

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By Chad Bird

Gideon’s “foolish” weaponry of clay jars and shofars will give way to the Messiah’s “foolish” ways of doing things, for his weapons will be humility, fidelity, and, above all, the word of his Father.
Christmas in Isaiah: Be Fruitful and Multiply

12/21/21

12 mins

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By Kyle G. Jones

Isaiah speaks to our time. He speaks to our rejoicing now and an anticipated joy-filled future. Christ’s coming, Christmas, brings them both.
Christmas in Isaiah: The Dawning of a New Light

12/20/21

11 mins

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By Gretchen Ronnevik

Because of Christ, we find safety and healing in the light. Because of Christ, we do not have to be afraid of the truth that his light reveals.
The Jewish Nesting Doll of Christmas

12/20/21

12 mins

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By Chad Bird

To understand the Nativity we need to grasp the Jewish nature of Christmas. God sent his Son into the womb of a Jewish virgin, to be born in a Jewish town, and to be crucified with a sign over his head that reads, “Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews,” in order that salvation might go forth to all people from him.
- Christmas
- Church Seasons
Advent Three Times Over

12/17/21

9 mins

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By John Bombaro

The Advents of Christ (past, present, and future) elicit faith in the word of Christ, confirmed by his presence.
1517 Christmas Special

12/17/21

1 min

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By 1517 Staff

Christmas conversations with Kelsi Klembara, Daniel Emery Price, Scott Keith and Blake Flattley.
Debunking Popular Christmastime Myths: Temple Shepherds, Migdal Eder, and Swaddling Lambs

12/15/21

16 mins

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By Chad Bird

The Bethlehem shepherds were raising lambs for the temple? Jesus was born in a shepherd's tower called Migdal Eder? Shepherds swaddled lambs to keep them unblemished then placed them in a manger to keep them safe? What are we to make of these popular claims?
- Christmas
- Church Seasons

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