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Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

Confidence: The Letters of JohnWHO?There is every reason to believe that John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, is the author of the letters of John. First, the letters are marked by language of eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ teaching and activity. The very first verse references the fact that the author heard, saw, and touched Jesus. Second, the author writes with a self-conscious sense of authority, not over one congregation, but all the churches to whom he writes. 3 John 9 mentions one of the false teachers refusing to “acknowledge our authority.” Finally, important external writings in the early church assign these letters to Jesus’ disciple.WHEN?These letters were likely penned as some of the last of the New Testament books. Often it is thought that this letter was written sometime between 85-100AD for several reasons:-John is believed to have survived his exile to the Isle of Patmos under Domitian and returned to continued his work in Ephesus where he later died.-John addresses doctrinal distortions which are not explicitly addressed in the rest of the New Testament but have similarities to errors that we know were being addressed in the early 2nd century Church.-In 2nd & 3rd John, likely written by the same author, the term “the elder” is used by the author as a self-designation. This could refer to the church office but likely is an indicator of John’s age.WHY?John was writing due to some recent unrest caused by false teachers in the Church. They had departed from the congregations (either having been disciplined or left to start their own groups) but John was writing to assure the people of God of their standing with God and thus their continued fellowship with each other, the apostle, and with the LORD. He frequently talks about the marks of a Christian or the marks of one who is most definitely not a Christian with the words, “by this we know.” For that reason, some have described John’s letters as tests of true assurance and fellowship. These markers are both doctrinal and behavioral in character, encompassing both love for God and love for neighbor. He was not writing to sow doubt in their minds but to promote joy and bolster confidence as they walked in truth. As we study 1 John, our prayer is that the working of God’s Spirit through his Word will likewise fill us with assurance and joy as we commit ourselves to sound doctrine, dedicate ourselves to obedience, and humble ourselves to walk in love with one another.

"Songs of the Season" is the Advent series for 2020. Traditionally, Advent includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” means coming. It is intended to help us look back and reflect upon the significance of the birth of Christ while also symbolizing our present situation and helping us look forward to his second coming. Our hope is that this season of Advent will be a reminder to us that we are exiles in this world who are prayerfully and eagerly anticipating the day when Christ will come again for His people.While the lights and music of this season may be a welcome distraction from all that has taken place this year, they only temporarily lift our spirits. For four weeks we are going to look at four songs that have the ability to give us true hope and everlasting joy. Unlike the many inspirational songs of the season, these songs are the inspired words of the true and living God. They remind us that we have much to sing about because Christ came into the world to save us and He will come again. They lift our spirits by setting our hope on the character and promises of God revealed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ - the Son of God, our Savior.We will look at Mary’s song in Luke 1, Zechariah’s song in Luke 1, the angel’s song in Luke 2, and Simeon’s song in Luke 2.

"Songs of the Season" is the Advent series for 2020. Traditionally, Advent includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” means coming. It is intended to help us look back and reflect upon the significance of the birth of Christ while also symbolizing our present situation and helping us look forward to his second coming. Our hope is that this season of Advent will be a reminder to us that we are exiles in this world who are prayerfully and eagerly anticipating the day when Christ will come again for His people.While the lights and music of this season may be a welcome distraction from all that has taken place this year, they only temporarily lift our spirits. For four weeks we are going to look at four songs that have the ability to give us true hope and everlasting joy. Unlike the many inspirational songs of the season, these songs are the inspired words of the true and living God. They remind us that we have much to sing about because Christ came into the world to save us and He will come again. They lift our spirits by setting our hope on the character and promises of God revealed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ - the Son of God, our Savior.We will look at Mary’s song in Luke 1, Zechariah’s song in Luke 1, the angel’s song in Luke 2, and Simeon’s song in Luke 2.

"Songs of the Season" is the Advent series for 2020. Traditionally, Advent includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” means coming. It is intended to help us look back and reflect upon the significance of the birth of Christ while also symbolizing our present situation and helping us look forward to his second coming. Our hope is that this season of Advent will be a reminder to us that we are exiles in this world who are prayerfully and eagerly anticipating the day when Christ will come again for His people.While the lights and music of this season may be a welcome distraction from all that has taken place this year, they only temporarily lift our spirits. For four weeks we are going to look at four songs that have the ability to give us true hope and everlasting joy. Unlike the many inspirational songs of the season, these songs are the inspired words of the true and living God. They remind us that we have much to sing about because Christ came into the world to save us and He will come again. They lift our spirits by setting our hope on the character and promises of God revealed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ - the Son of God, our Savior.We will look at Mary’s song in Luke 1, Zechariah’s song in Luke 1, the angel’s song in Luke 2, and Simeon’s song in Luke 2.

"Songs of the Season" is the Advent series for 2020. Traditionally, Advent includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” means coming. It is intended to help us look back and reflect upon the significance of the birth of Christ while also symbolizing our present situation and helping us look forward to his second coming. Our hope is that this season of Advent will be a reminder to us that we are exiles in this world who are prayerfully and eagerly anticipating the day when Christ will come again for His people.While the lights and music of this season may be a welcome distraction from all that has taken place this year, they only temporarily lift our spirits. For four weeks we are going to look at four songs that have the ability to give us true hope and everlasting joy. Unlike the many inspirational songs of the season, these songs are the inspired words of the true and living God. They remind us that we have much to sing about because Christ came into the world to save us and He will come again. They lift our spirits by setting our hope on the character and promises of God revealed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ - the Son of God, our Savior.We will look at Mary’s song in Luke 1, Zechariah’s song in Luke 1, the angel’s song in Luke 2, and Simeon’s song in Luke 2.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.

The Book of Psalms, or the Psalter, is a collection of poems written by more than half a dozen men spanning the time of Moses to the time of Ezra & Nehemiah (almost 1,000 years) expressing the full range of human emotions-joy, desperation, thanksgiving, fear, trust, anger, and awe. This “anatomy of all parts of the soul,” as it has been called, has been used by the church for millenia to express its worship. May we, with the Church of all ages, see the Great King celebrated in these songs of praise and with both greater clarity and eagerness meditate on His greatness, pray for His strength, and sing to His name.