Podcasts about high priestly

What does it mean to truly live in unbroken fellowship with God, beyond emotions, beyond ritual, and into the vibrant reality of His presence every day?In this episode of the Daily Living for Christ podcast, Donald E. Coleman takes listeners deep into Hebrews 10:20-21, unveiling the mystery and power of “The New and Living Way” made possible through Jesus Christ. Donald shares how Christ's sacrifice opened a fresh path to direct access with God, transforming the journey from ritualistic religion into an intimate, daily relationship.Drawing on insights from the Prodigal Son to the High Priestly ministry of Jesus, Donald explains that true fellowship with God is not achieved by striving or emotional highs but through the finished work of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that believers are called to live moment by moment in God's presence, experiencing love, peace, and joy as the Fruit of the Spirit that overflows for others.This episode explores:✅ How Jesus the Great High Priest bridges the gap between humanity and God✅ The practical meaning of the living and active Word becoming flesh in believers' lives✅ Why silence is a sacred language in cultivating God's presence✅ The truth that believers are a royal priesthood, called to declare God's praise and live in divine lightIf you're ready to move beyond knowing about God to living daily in His manifest presence, this teaching is for you.➡️ Listen now and discover how to walk boldly in the new and living way that Christ has paved, so you can live on earth as it is in heaven."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.

Experience this week's Torah Class with Pastor Scott Sigman as he teaches on "Tirst Fruits Promises." Torah Class is now available on stream. Stay connected with us at Stay connected with us at: www.newbeginnings.org www.larryhuchministries.com larryhuchministries.com/resources/#podcast

A Sunday message from Vineyard Community Church at Mt. Comfort by Pastor Rick Francis. We would love to have you join us on a Sunday. For service times and directions visit https://vccmtcomfort.org We are located just east of Indianapolis in Greenfield, IN.

HOPE: Your Highway To Change Hebrews 6:12-20 February 9, 2025 Review: Definition; Connection to Life; Deposited, but must be reinforced. “The enemy within”: Fear of disappointment The “Risk” worth taking! Consider the alternative. (Romans 15:13) Hope Rises Through: The witness of the Holy Spirit! Worship; reception and reinforcement of the Word of God (Romans 4:16-24) Prayer, meditation, recitation! (Joshua 1:8) The development process of “thlipsis” (pressure, trouble, turmoil) (Romans 5:1-5) Waiting is not “wasting” (Hebrews 6:12-20) In the wait, stay Anchored by Hope! True Hope has the attention of Jesus' High Priestly ministry!

In this central part of Jesus' High Priestly prayer, Jesus focuses His words on the disciples that have been with Him for the past 3+ years. Of course, there are principles you and I can embrace even 2,000 years later from Jesus' eternal words. - Pastor Kevin

John 17 has come to be known as Jesus' High Priestly prayer and it is a beautiful display of His heart as He was about to go to the cross. It is a prayer like no other. Let's look at the Lord's opening words together... - Pastor Kevin

This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray, looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear from His children and through our time spent in prayer, we get to know who He is and grow in intimacy with our Father. When we acknowledge God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the glory of Christ we are glorifying God through prayer. Join us in the first message of the series, How to Glorify God in Prayer, and learn how we can grow in our prayer lives.

Why do we pray? How should we pray? Questions many of us have likely wondered before. As we strive for growth in our relationships with God, prayer is a main way we get to know who God is and align our hearts with Him. This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray, looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear from His children and through our time spent in prayer, we get to know who He is and grow in intimacy with our Father. When we acknowledge God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the glory of Christ we are glorifying God through prayer. Join us in the first message of the series, How to Glorify God in Prayer, and learn how we can grow in our prayer lives.

Why do we pray? How should we pray? Questions many of us have likely wondered before. As we strive for growth in our relationships with God, prayer is a main way we get to know who God is and align our hearts with Him. This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray, looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear from His children and through our time spent in prayer, we get to know who He is and grow in intimacy with our Father. When we acknowledge God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the glory of Christ we are glorifying God through prayer. Join us in the first message of the series, How to Glorify God in Prayer, and learn how we can grow in our prayer lives.

This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray, looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear from His children and through our time spent in prayer, we get to know who He is and grow in intimacy with our Father. When we acknowledge God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the glory of Christ we are glorifying God through prayer. Join us in the first message of the series, How to Glorify God in Prayer, and learn how we can grow in our prayer lives.

Why do we pray? How should we pray? Questions many of us have likely wondered before. As we strive for growth in our relationships with God, prayer is a main way we get to know who God is and align our hearts with Him. This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray, looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear from His children, and through our time spent in prayer, we get to know who He is and grow in intimacy with our Father. When we acknowledge God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the glory of Christ we are glorifying God through prayer. Join us in the first message of the series, How to Glorify God in Prayer, and learn how we can grow in our prayer lives.

Fr. Mattingly breaks down Jesus' High Priestly prayer from John 17, and draws connections with the Sacrament of Marriage. 

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will conclude the brief series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will conclude the brief series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will continue the brief series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will continue the brief series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will begin a two-part series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

This Lord's Day evening Pastor Jim will begin a two-part series from the sacred High Priestly prayer of Jesus, John 17, particularly, verse 24 with an emphasis on the essence of Christianity – fellowship with God.

We were never meant to do life alone. And yet, in our culture today, our generation is becoming increasingly isolated and lonely. It's even been described as a “loneliness epidemic.” But it doesn't have to be this way! In fact, we were made for real community. Community that is healthy, life-giving, and focused on deep relationships with others, and most-importantly, with God. And this type of community is often not found, it's forged.So to wrap up this series, the last thing we need to know about Christian community is that it's not just for those who are a part of it, but for those who aren't yet. We have a purpose, a reason, a goal to strive towards. And in John 17, in Jesus' "High Priestly prayer," we see that He is calling us as His community to unity, to share the gospel, and to experience God's glory as we gather together on mission to make disciples. We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com. Young Adults | Fellowship Bible ChurchA post on Fellowship Bible Church provided by: https://www.fellowshipar.com

In these verses in Hebrews 7 we learn of the significance of Melchizedek in understanding the High Priestly work of Christ. Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews.

In these verses in Hebrews 7 we learn of the significance of Melchizedek in understanding the High Priestly work of Christ. Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews.

In these verses in Hebrews 7 we learn of the significance of Melchizedek in understanding the High Priestly work of Christ. Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews.

Though the last two sections of Hebrews have been challenging, the author doesn't leave his readers without hope before returning to the exposition of Jesus' High Priestly work. Sunday, we will examine Hebrews 6:13-20, the last part of the digression, before returning to his central teaching about Jesus. For the first five chapters, the author extolled the glories of Jesus and His superior nature. In chapter 5, he began teaching about Jesus as our perfect High Priest, but from 5:11-6:20, he stops to give a command (Go on to maturity), a warning of falling away, and an encouragement of hope. Hebrews 6:13-20 is the encouragement. Using Abraham as an example of one who held fast to his hope, the author shows that the Christian's hope is not found in how well we hold fast but in the promise of God. The writer shows us that God not only gave us a promise but swore an oath that His promise will never fail. By these two unchangeable things (the promise and the oath), we have a hope that anchors our soul in the presence of God. God didn't have to swear an oath because His Word is trustworthy. However, He swore by Himself because when “God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose he guaranteed it with an oath.” (v. 17). The reason He did so is so that “we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” (v. 18). Sunday, we will examine the promise and oath to Abraham and the promise and oath we have in Christ.

After 19 verses of Jesus praying for His disciples, He alerts us that He has been praying for us the entire time as well. join us as we consider what Jesus' High Priestly prayer means for us, and what it means for the world.

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Owen Strachan about why and how Christians need a good understanding of the Old Testament, biblical meditation and the love of God in Christ, assurance, the High Priestly ministry of Jesus, and his new book, The Warrior Savior: A Theology of the Work of Christ (P&R, 2024).What you'll hear in this episodeThe vital nature of love of God displayed in the Cross.Addressing assurance in the Christian life by meditating long and hard on the love of God in Christ.Why we need to linger long on the love of God in Christ.How meditating on the love of God in Christ can help with anxiety, despair, discouragement, and more.How meditating on the love of God in Christ can help us get the focus off of our performance and more on resting and enjoying the person and work of Christ.How the love of God provides the fuel for holiness and obedience in our lives.The importance of the High Priestly ministry of Jesus and how it helps the Christian.How a good understanding of the Old Testament helps the Christian helps us understand the person and work of Christ in the New Testament.About the GuestOwen Strachan is the provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary and a senior fellow for the Family Research Council's Center for Biblical Worldview. Strachan holds a doctorate in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a master's degree from Southern Seminary, and a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College. The author of numerous books, including Christianity and Wokeness, Reenchanting Humanity, and Always in God's Hands, he is married and the father of three children.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.

Brother Nick continues with the High Priestly prayer in John 17:13.

I Corinthians 1-2 I would like to teach on what Unity in the Body looks like and what it takes to make it an intentional goal. This was part of Jesus' High Priestly prayer, that the Church today has failed ... and paying the price. - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, January 21, 2024

I Corinthians 1-2 I would like to teach on what Unity in the Body looks like and what it takes to make it an intentional goal. This was part of Jesus' High Priestly prayer, that the Church today has failed ... and paying the price. - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, January 21, 2024

As we jump back into our main series on John's Gospel, we reenter Jesus' High Priestly prayer, where today we will see Jesus praying for our joy!

Prayer was a notable part of Christ's ministry while on earth. His disciples were so moved by how He prayed, they asked Him, Lord, teach us to pray.” Likely the most touching prayer we have recorded was penned by John. Some call it Christ's High Priestly prayer. It is a prayer of intercession for His disciples both then and now. Tonight we will consider a few highlights from this prayer so that we might be strengthened in our own prayer lives. Download Notes Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!

How many appearances of Christ? Happy New Year! We just celebrated the Son of God's first appearance, in Bethlehem. He will come again in the clouds. But another major appearance is mentioned in the book of Hebrews. It wasn't a manifestation to us; it was a High Priestly visit before the throne of God. This one is way too important for us to overlook. We're ready for the second part of Pastor Jim's sermon, Settled in Heaven, starting from Hebrews 9, verse 28. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS01012024_0.mp3Scripture References: Hebrews 9:23-28

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Sarah Jenkins talk about the meaning and purpose of the Incarnation, encouragement to focus on family and friends, and deal with good and hard days with the help of the Lord and our High Priest Jesus, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show.What you'll hear in this episodeThe meaning and purpose of the IncarnationChristmas memories with our family and together.Encouragement to focus on family and friends.Addressing and dealing with grief, suffering, and sorrow in our Christian life.How the nearness of God and the unchanging nature of the Lord help the Christian in all of life.How the High Priestly ministry of Jesus helps the Christian in all of life.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.

As we end our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll dive into his desire for us to know the Father's great love. Knowing the love of God for us is essential to healthy Christian living. God's love is fundamental to our identity as his children and the sacrifice of Jesus. If we aren't rooted and grounded in the unconditional love of God, we will be like untethered buoys being tossed about in the sea. It may seem elementary that God loves you, but I'd encourage you to open your heart afresh to this reality, that God could reveal his love to you in a real and new way today.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:25-26. Today's worship is Goodness of God by Jenn Johnson.     Thank you so much for listening to our final podcast on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. I hope and pray that this week has encouraged you.    Even now, Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, and prays for us. God sees you right where you are, knows your triumphs and struggles, and looks at you with eyes of love. May the reality of Jesus' prayer over you guide you into greater depths of relationship with God.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God's glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let's find out as we explore God's heart and intention behind filling us with his Holy Spirit and giving us his new nature. May your heart and mind be open to God's truth and will for your life today as we seek him together.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:22-24, and today's worship is You Came (Lazarus) by Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser.       Thank you for listening to today's devotional.  Has this podcast been a blessing to you? You can help make this a blessing for others as well, by giving a year-end donation to ensure we can continue producing this show and reach even more listeners in 2024. First15 has set a $378,160 goal to be reached by December 31 so that together, we can end the year strong and help more people connect with God in 2024.  So I want to ask you to give a generous gift to help reach the goal. And right now your gift will be DOUBLED by a $65,000 Matching Grant provided by a generous friend of the ministry.. Your gift today will help First15 produce more children's versions of our devotionals to help the next generation connect with God; and produce new releases of First15 music for more powerful moments of worship as well as create more in-depth prayer videos. All of this is in addition to the continued release of the daily devotionals that are experienced by nearly 2 million believers in email, podcast, web and app format. Click the link in the show notes or go to supportfirst15.org to give today. That's supportfirst15.org. Thank you for your support, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

Today we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer by exploring the topic of sanctification. What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? What does sanctification look like played out in our lives practically? Often the concept of being sanctified is daunting and a bit intimidating. But today God wants to clear up our common misconceptions and help us enter this process with joy. Open your heart to the kindness of Jesus and allow him to give you rest. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:14-19, and today's worship is Give Us Clean Hands by Passion Music.     Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast.    I hope you're enjoying the podcasts so far this week as we're unpacking Jesus' High Priestly prayer together. Today as you go out, know that the Lord is sanctifying you out of his love for you, remaking you in his image, that you could enjoy life as it was meant to be lived.    We've got two more days of looking at this wonderful passage in John 17 together. I hope the end of this week will enrich and bless you life. May God bless you as you seek him today.

As we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll explore God's desire to see his people unified. Why would this be important to him? What good could be in unity for us and others? What is Jesus trying to communicate to the world through us? May our hearts be open to the answers we discover today as we take a deeper dive. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:10-11, and today's worship is This Is The Kingdom by Elevation Worship (feat. Pat Barrett).      Thanks for listening to today's podcast on the unity available to us in God.    Whenever conflict arises today, remember that God has a perfect plan to lead you into unity with others around you. Take a moment, if you can't see the path to unity, and ask him to illuminate it for you. A wonderful prayer you can pray is, God help me to see where you're at work in the lives of others around me. Help me to see you in others.”    May God give you a profound sense of connection with your brothers and sisters in the faith today as you seek to live in unity as Jesus' prayed. Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

As we take a deep dive into Jesus's High Priestly prayer in John 17 this week, we will discover together the deep desires of the heart of God. Today we explore Jesus's desire to be known by his people. Isn't it amazing to think the God of the universe desires to be known intimately by you and me? What a beautiful blessing and gift he desires to give each of us. May we take hold of this gift and experience it fully today as we take a closer look. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:3, and today's worship is Out Of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger.     Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.    Rest today in the reality that you were made for relationship. You are not what you do. Who you are is the beloved child of God. When you feel the temptation today to define yourself by your accomplishments, or to seek value from the opinion of others around you, stop and remember that you don't need approval from anyone. The point of life, of all of eternity, is relationship.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  

This week Executive Pastor Lee Cadden continues in our series on John's Gospel. We look at chapter 17 and study the High Priestly prayer of Jesus.

Brother Nick continues in the Gospel of John by looking at chapter 17 and the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus.

Jesus boldly and audaciously asks his Father to glorify Himself in the High Priestly prayer. Join us to see why the Son deserves such glory and to be challenged to not settle for lesser glories in this life, but to live our lives to the glory of God the Son.Passage: John 17:1-5

Message from Kayode Oyegoke on September 15, 2023

As we end our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll dive into his desire for us to know the Father's great love. Knowing the love of God for us is essential to healthy Christian living. God's love is fundamental to our identity as his children and the sacrifice of Jesus. If we aren't rooted and grounded in the unconditional love of God, we will be like untethered buoys being tossed about in the sea. It may seem elementary that God loves you, but I'd encourage you to open your heart afresh to this reality, that God could reveal his love to you in a real and new way today.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:25-26, and today's worship is Goodness of God by Jenn Johnson. --   The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

  As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God's glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let's find out as we explore God's heart and intention behind filling us with his Holy Spirit and giving us his new nature. May your heart and mind be open to God's truth and will for your life today as we seek him together..   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:22-24, and today's worship is Rise Up (Lazarus) by Cain.  --   The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

Today we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer by exploring the topic of sanctification. What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? What does sanctification look like played out in our lives practically? Often the concept of being sanctified is daunting and a bit intimidating. But today God wants to clear up our common misconceptions and help us enter this process with joy. Open your heart to the kindness of Jesus and allow him to give you rest.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:14-15, and today's worship is Give Us Clean Hands bt Passion Bsnd. -- The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

As we continue our week on Jesus's High Priestly prayer, today we'll explore God's desire to see his people unified. Why would this be important to him? What good could be in unity for us and others? What is Jesus trying to communicate to the world through us? May our hearts be open to the answers we discover today as we take a deeper dive. Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:10-11, and today's worship is This is the Kingdom by Elevation Worship feat Pat Parrett. --   The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!

As we take a deep dive into Jesus's High Priestly prayer in John 17 this week, we will discover together the deep desires of the heart of God. Today we explore Jesus's desire to be known by his people. Isn't it amazing to think the God of the universe desires to be known intimately by you and me? What a beautiful blessing and gift he desires to give each of us. May we take hold of this gift and experience it fully today as we take a closer look.   Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:3, and today's worship is Out Of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger. -- The Songs Tell the Story, the 25 day Advent devotional is perfect for starting on December 1st and ending on Christmas Day!  Each reading only takes a few minutes and the stories behind how these Christmas hymns came to be are sure to make you hear & sing them in a whole new way. You and your family will want to listen to the songs with a newfound appreciation for how God worked to bring such timeless songs into our yearly celebrations of the gift of Christmas. Our hope is that each story reveals more of God's heart for you in this season and renews your sense of wonder for the birth of our Savior. So make sure to grab your copy at first15.org/advent while it is still available and to ensure you can begin reading it on December 1!