Christ Community Church Buena Park Weekly Message

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40 with Key Text: Vs. 30-32Setting:Exodus 13:2Leviticus 12:1-8Joel 2:28-29;What are you waiting for?Do you see Him?Verse 25: Paraklesis = act of consolation, encouragement and comfort…Revival at PentecostActs 2…“My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation…”Verses 30-32

Today’s message by Pastor Cindy Offringa from the gospel of John chapter 5, was taught at Christ Community Church in Buena Park. For more information visit cccbp.org

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 NLT or NIVBackground:Who are these Magi? Greek“Magoi,” often translated “wise men”Where did they come from?How we SeekMagi and Herod seeking Him in different ways – Matt. 2:7-8Herod and Pharaoh comparison and parallels:Both issued a mandate to kill babies out of fear for their throneBoth in a context of a great ruler being born under their reignBoth caused their “prey” to flee and chased after themGod Reaches Outside the Lines (Good News)Isaiah 55:8Jeremiah 29:13Let’s be Clear: God is drawing us through Jesus and to Jesus’ Radical Surrender