For the Jewish people, the concept of “God with us” did not begin with Isaiah’s prophesy to Ahaz–the concept went all the way back to their birth as a nation, and they could trace it all the way up to the time of Ezekiel.
In Exodus 3, when Yahweh appeared to Moses in the burning bush, [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Immanuel, God with us in our deepest crises–Part 3
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Immanuel, God with us in our deepest crises–part 2
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The angel’s announcement that night shattered the darkness that had encompassed Joseph and the Jewish people. Matthew 1:20-23 records the angel’s declaration:
20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy [...]
Immanuel, God with us in our deepest crises–part 1
Posted in Uncategorized on December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for many it is the most difficult time of the year. It reminds them of painful memories, empty relationships, or deep losses. For many, the Christmas lights do nothing to remedy their deep darkness–for some, the twinkling luminaries only magnify the darkness.
We often forget that when the angel [...]
