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You are standing at the gates of a fortress. Your family, faith, and honor inside, and enemies are pounding to break through. That's St. Joseph, the Guardian of Virgins, standing firm to protect Mary, the holiest woman ever, and Jesus, our Savior. Today, we dive into what makes him a blueprint for manhood: raw strength in body, mind, and soul. From trekking miles with a pregnant Mary (Luke 2) to fleeing Herod's wrath (Matthew 2), Joseph didn't flinch. He trained for it. Physical grit, mental resolve, spiritual trust. He built it all through prayer and action. He guarded purity, living it himself, and faced a world that mocked it. Today, that's your call too. What are you protecting? You are called to protect your wife, kids, parish, and soul. Satan continues to whisper lies: You are soft. You are distracted. You are asleep. You can't handle this. Yes, St. Joseph is guiding you, telling you to “Wake up!” My challenge is a triple threat: build strength today. Physically, do something hard: push-ups, yard work, whatever tests you. Mentally, tackle a hard conversation you've dodged. Spiritually, hit your knees for five minutes with St. Joseph. Pick one or go all in, but start now. Your Nazareth is right where you stand. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let's forge men worthy of heaven.Products/References:  Scripture: Luke 2, Matthew 2  Catechism: Paragraph 1808  Email: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “You cannot guard what is sacred if you are crumbling on the inside.”  “Your family is watching. God is watching. Step up like a man forged in Nazareth.”  “If you are not being filled by the Holy Spirit every day, there is no way you can serve.”Key Takeaway:Start today: pick one hard thing—physical, mental, or spiritual—and do it. Strength isn't a gift; it's earned, and your family needs it now.  Call to Action: Share with a brother, and email us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com to tell us how you're stepping up!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

This week's message will focus on the account of “Martha and Mary” from Luke 10:38-42. Αfter a series of spectacular miracles by Jesus and profound experiences and teachings for his disciples, Jesus stops at the home of Martha. Martha immediately goes to work preparing an elaborate meal while her sister Mary drops everything to sit at Jesus' feet. Martha, “worried and upset,” becomes critical of Mary and even Jesus. Christians today still struggle with fear and spiritual unrest when it feels like their work is for nothing. Jesus offers a gentle but urgent call to choose the one thing needed: to place ourselves at his feet, because it's only there that we can hear his word and be ready for service.The goal of Dr. Luke's Gospel is to present the universal reach of Jesus' gift of salvation. As a man of science, Luke was not particularly interested in mere spiritual opinions, feelings, rumors, or legends. Educated and orderly, Luke sifted through the garbage of misinformation and bad ideas to bring substantiated eyewitness verification of the truth—a gracious reality of mercy and justice for all.How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/stmarcusprayersFill out our online connection card: tinyurl.com/stmarcusconnectcardIf you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here: https://tinyurl.com/stmarcusgive

In the second episode, Dr. Mimi Haddad meets with Rev. Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer to explore key ways Scripture goes against the grain of culture. While some scholars uphold Bible cultural as the moral standard, Aída encouraged readers to begin in the New Testament. For example, in the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42), Martha was anxious that Mary would help her serve the disciples a meal. But Jesus said, “Martha, Martha … You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Jesus reversed women's priorities from domestic spheres to theological spheres: learn God's truth. Paul also said, in 1 Tim 2:11, “A woman should learn in quietness (silence) and full submission.” Insisting on women's silence was/is a to call women to learn as the theological scholars (Rabbis) did at the time of Christ, in silence—with rapt focus. Aída believes we need more scholarly reflection on women and silence in Scripture.     Aída ends with a warning to always view people as created in God's image and considers passages also embrace the shared dignity and agency of women. Reflecting on the marginalization for Native Americans who were accused of and punished for alleged idol worship, by white colonizes who believed they were given the US given as theocracy, Aída and her husband William David Spencer address both topic in a powerful article titled, Calling on God or Colonial Oppression.     Aída addresses the leadership of women in the early church, with a focus on context. Whereas women's leadership in Ephesus was different from women in other contexts, like women planting churches like Lydia in Greece.     Aída ends by reflecting on Helen Barrett Montgomery (1861-1934) was elected the first president of national Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. She was also elected the first president (and woman) of an American denomination, the Northern Baptist Convention in 1920. She's also the first woman to translate the New Testament in 1924. Her translation of Roman 16:1-3—interpreted Pheobe as a “minister” and “overseer,” yet it has taken so very long for other translators to see the same biblical truth (in 1843). Barrett Montgonery's The New Testament in Modern English was republished in 1952, and translated Romans 16:1-2: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a minister of the church at Cenchreae. I beg you to give her a Christian welcome, as the saints should, and to assist her in any matter in which she may have need of you. for she herself has been made an overseer to many people, including myself.” Prostateo, the verb meaning to be leader or ruler of, hold office, authority for providing, regent (Liddell & Scott's classical dictionary).    Guest Bio  Rev. Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer, Ph.D., Th.M., M.Div., is Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, S. Hamilton, MA. Born and reared in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she has served as community organizer, minister, and educator in a variety of urban and suburban settings. She has over 200 publications, including 20 books, among these are commentaries of James, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter, and 2 Corinthians and books encouraging women in leadership, such as Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry, Global Voices on Biblical Equality, Christian Egalitarian Leadership, The Goddess Revival: A Biblical Response to Goddess Spirituality, Marriage at the Crossroads, and the novel Cave of Little Faces. An ordained Presbyterian minister, she is married to the Rev. Dr. William David Spencer. Their blog is entitled Applying Biblical Truths Today. They have one adult son, Stephen.    Related Resources  Creating Gender-Accurate Bible Translations  Video: Gender-Accurate Bible Translation Panel  Presumption, Bias, and Gender Accuracy in Bible Translation 

Title: The Woman Who Was a Virgin Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Sunday Evening Sermon Date: December 22, 2024 Summary: Godly Jewish women longed to be the one to bring forth the Messiah, yet all gave birth to children by way of man's seed. The prophecy of the woman versus the prophecy of a “virgin.” How would this take place. God would bring the revelation to reality when speaking to Mary (Luke 1) and to Joseph (Matthew 1). Scripture: Genesis 3:13–16; Psalm 22:4–10 Length:

Explore the profound story of Mary and Joseph's obedience and faith in the first part of the series, How to Be a Part of His Story. This message examines key passages from Luke 1 and Matthew 1, emphasizing their trust in God's plan and their willingness to follow His will despite the challenges. Through scriptures like Hebrews 11:1-3 and Romans 12:1-2, we delve into the principles of living a life that reflects God's purpose. Learn how Mary's surrender to God's call and Joseph's quiet faithfulness demonstrate the power of trust and sacrifice. Key topics include: The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38). Joseph's response to God's revelation in a dream (Matthew 1:18-25). Living as ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20a) and letting our light shine (Matthew 5:16).

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Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815

Speaker - Ryan Drennan

This is a moment when a Christmas song might move you. This one (by Mary) was included as part of Luke's project to give us certainty about Jesus. Listen in and consider your response.

In sundays message we looked at the first part of Mary's song in our series, "Songs of the Season." Pastor Brad taught that God is magnified as I sing of His greatness and my neediness. This message is from 12/15/24

"Mary" – Luke 1:46-50 Part III of the Advent Sermon Series "Sing in Exultation" Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from the third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024. "So, what does Mary's song mean for Christians who are to bear the image of Christ and we as the church that is called to be the body of Christ? It means that we are called to bear the heart of Mary and of Jesus—that we are to be the intercessors for the poor, advocates for the oppressed, and bearers of good news to those who need it most. We are to offer the sanctuary of worship, the kindness of those who care, and the assistance of those who offer signs of God's grace. That is why our ministries of outreach and compassion matter so deeply. They are the ways we echo Mary's song and offer evidence of her joy."

This week we're reading Luke 1:26-46, the annunciation of Mary and the Magnificat. In this biblical version of the Bechtel test, we find two women, Mary and her older relative Elizabeth, as the only two people on earth who know that God is in the process of upending the world. We marvel at the strength of young Mary, who doesn't flinch when the angel Gabriel tells her she will give birth to the messiah. And we ponder the wisdom of Elizabeth who, filled with the Holy Spirit, is able to see beyond the social taboos of a pregnant teenager to recognize that the woman standing before her is the mother of God. We read Mary's words, “My soul magnifies the Lord,” and we wonder…what do our souls magnify? And how can we recognize the subtle work of God happening right before our eyes?

In this service, join Ps Anthony as he teaches on the importance of rest in our lives. We should take the posture of Mary instead of Martha and continue to stay at the Lord's feet.Crowds often characterize Christmas. Shopping centers, roads, airports, and even homes become overcrowded with people, activities, and decorations. Unfortunately, amidst this busyness, Jesus is often forgotten. Richard Foster, in Celebration of Discipline, notes that “noise, hurry, and crowds” are the tools our adversary uses to distract us. This is particularly evident during the holiday season, where excessive activity can pull us away from rest in God.The story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42) exemplifies this. While Martha was overwhelmed with serving, Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen. Jesus highlighted that Mary chose the "one thing" that truly mattered. This illustrates the importance of inward rest—a posture of faith and trust in God's completed work.Scripture teaches that rest is not laziness but trust in God's provision (Hebrews 4:11). Jesus invites us to abide in Him, producing fruit without anxiety or hurry (John 15:5). He offers peace that transcends circumstances (John 14:27), allowing us to guard our hearts and live free from the burdens of the past or future (Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:11).In a hurried world, rest becomes a spiritual discipline. Battles are won not by striving but by trusting and feeding on God's Word. As Psalm 23:5 reminds us, God prepares a table for us even in the presence of enemies. True victory comes from sitting in His presence, resting in His finished work, and embracing the now—the time of His favor (2 Corinthians 6:2).Therefore, slow down. Be present. Trust God. Rest is the posture of faith, and in rest, you will find peace, favor, and wholeness.

Speaker - Joryli Romijn

A verse by verse study through the book of Luke with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

Sermon from Pastor Jim Stultz on December 8, 2024

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12/8/24

Join us on a spiritual journey as we delve into Luke 1:28-38!

Rev. Patrick Donohue

Send us a textPastor Walter Bowers Jr. explores the life of Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus, emphasizing her unique posture and divine selection by God. He discusses how Mary's posture allowed her to be used supernaturally, the challenges of favor, the importance of not mismanaging moments, and the necessity of community in fulfilling God's purpose. Pastor Walt encourages you to embrace the process of God's favor and to understand that they are not alone in their journeys. Ultimately, he calls for acceptance of God's plan, reminding everyone that it takes time to embrace what God is doing in their lives. Pastor Walt emphasizes the importance of embracing God's word and the transformative power of worship. He discusses how belief in God's promises leads to blessings and encourages listeners to worship in expectation of miracles. The sermon highlights the significance of boldness in faith, the glory of the Lord entering our lives, and the need for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit to empower believers. Welcome To Chosen City Church! We are excited to you have worship with us today and we pray that this sermon blesses you!Partner With Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/part...Support Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/givePodcasts and More:https://linktr.ee/chosencitychurchConnect With Chosen City ChurchWebsite: https://chosencitychurch.com.comInstagram: @ChosenCityChurchYouTube: Chosen City ChurchFacebook: Chosen City ChurchIntro and outro created by Joe Anderson Jr. of Truflava Productions

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryLk 1:26-38And behold, Elizabeth, your relative,has also conceived a son in her old age,and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;for nothing will be impossible for God."Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.May it be done to me according to your word."Then the angel departed from her.

Advent of Jesus from Mary's perspective

Message from Tony Ledet on December 8, 2024

Welcome to Christ's Church at Butler's Sunday service, December 8th, 2024. This live stream will include a time of praise and worship, communion, and a message from pastor, Dale Rabineau. Contact us at (260)868-6924, or online at CCAB4Him.com. We'd love to connect with you!

New Life Haverhill

Ed Peck preaching in our series on the Characters of Christmas

Mark Lohman // December 01, 2024

Sermon Series — Salvation SongsThe Reverend Jamison Wayne Gal

Mary: Luke 1:26-39 (Josh Lewis) by Highlands Community Church

The Angel, Gabriel, Appears to Mary | Luke 1:26-38

https://pastorsteverhodes.com/2024/12/01/mary-of-nazareth-luke-126-38/

A verse by verse study through the book of Luke with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

Moms of the Bible Series, part 9. Studying Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She could have questioned the Lord, but she didn't. She chose to trust over fighting for control. Shownotes & Links: Bible verses to Read: Luke 1: 26-55 on Mary & Luke 2:1-21 for the Birth of Jesus.   Check out the Love Worth Finding App & Voices of Christmas here: https://www.lwf.org/voices-of-christmas   For the Interactive Nativity for your family go to the bottom of our homepage: https://faithful31moms.com   My favorite Children's Book Nativity Stories Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/The-Story-of-Baby-Jesus/   https://www.amazon.com/First-Sticker-Book-Nativity-Books/   https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Jane-Werner-Watson/   To Join the 25 Day study for December: Go to https://www.lwf.org/faithful-31-moms#challenge   To Download the 25 Days of Anticipation Ebook go here: https://www.lwf.org/get-the-25-days-of-anticipation-ebook   A podcast for Christian moms. Meeting you in the midst of motherhood to encourage you to grow in your faith, so you can better point your kids to Jesus daily! Hosted by Mallory Allen, walking through a series of devotionals on different moms of the Bible and a variety of interviews. Check out faithful31moms.com today for more!

Speaker: Jeff SulmanSeries: Advent Permalink

Today we read King David's reaction to the special message from God that Nathan the prophet brought to him. Originally Nathan, on hearing of David's desire to build a house (Temple) for God to ‘dwell' in so that God's ‘presence' would be there as it had been in the ‘Ark' – told him, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you” [1 Chron.17 v.2] But God sends Nathan back to David with a new and remarkable message.     David is not to build God a Temple, but “the LORD will build you a house” [v.10] meaning a ‘house' in the sense of a line of descent, like the present King of England is of ‘the house of Windsor.'  God's message is about both David's immediate chosen son – Solomon – but also, wonderfully beyond that to a much greater son “ … I will establish his throne forever.  I will be to him a father and he shall be to me a son, I will not take my steadfast love from him … I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever …” [v.12-14] David's reaction to this is the exclamation, “Who am I?” He is totally humbled and overwhelmed by this revelation of the ultimate future God had revealed.  David, in humility says, “What is my house” you have “spoken of your servants house for a great while to come …” [v.17]; he prayerfully says,  “and now, O LORD, let the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as you have spoken, that your name (reputation) will be established and magnified forever …” [v.23,24].  Jesus is constantly referred to as “the son of David” and will one day sit on  David's throne: the angel said this to Mary (Luke 1 v.32).  Should we not ourselves reflect on David's exclamation “Who am I!”?  As David was overwhelmed by the vision God revealed, should not we, if we are committed baptised followers of Christ, also say “Who am I?” to have such a prospect as Jesus reveals, for he said, “The one who conquers and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations …” [Rev. 2 v.26] What an awesome challenge when Christ is reigning and “he shall judge between the nations, and decide disputes for many peoples.” [Isa.2 v.4] ‘Who am I' we ask ourselves – to be part of the task of bringing order to this utterly chaotic world – made even more so by events at Christ's return! 

Reading Luke 1:26-29, when the angel Gabriel first appears to Mary and says, "Greetings, O Favored one, the Lord is with you," what is it that this greetings means? Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Memorial of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryLuke 1:26-38Then the angel said to her,"Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God.Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,and you shall name him Jesus.He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,and of his Kingdom there will be no end."

THE EXISTENCE OF CELESTIAL (HEAVENLY) BEINGS DO ANGELS EXSIST? Angels All Over Let's start at the safest place to start — namely, with the Bible instead of our own speculations. And here are some of the things that the Bible says angels are doing. And the terms angel or angels occur in the Bible close to three hundred times, so this is not a marginal reality in Scripture. Here's a sample: Angels announced things about the birth of Jesus to Mary (Luke 1:26–38), Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:11–23), Joseph (Matthew 1:20–21), and the shepherds (Luke 2:8–14). They ministered to Jesus in the wilderness after his forty-day fast (Mark 1:13). They rolled the stone away from Jesus's grave (Matthew 28:2). They opened prison doors for the apostles (Acts 5:19–20). They directed evangelists where to go, like Philip (Acts 8:26). They spoke to unbelievers like Cornelius about what they should do to find the gospel (Acts 10:3–8). They will come with Jesus, the Bible says, at his second coming (2 Thessalonians 1:7). That's just a sampling of their activity in the Bible, particularly from the New Testament. And they are mentioned, by the way, in the Old Testament over a hundred times. Four Ways Angels Serve But let's get more specific with four texts that give us glimpses of what angels do and why they exist. 1. Angels minister to the saints. Here's the first one: One of the most basic texts there are about angels and Christians is Hebrews 1:13–14. Almost the whole first chapter of Hebrews is devoted to showing the superiority of Jesus over angels. The chapter ends like this: “Are they not all [that is, angels] ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14). Several things are remarkable about that statement. It says that angels exist for the sake of Christians: “those who are to inherit salvation.” It says that they are serving us as “ministering spirits.” And maybe most amazingly, it says that all of them — not just some, but all of them — “serve” Christians to help us make it home to “inherit [our] salvation.” So, all angels serve the good of all Christians all the time. They are agents, as it were, of Romans 8:28, making everything work together for good under God's providence. 2. Angels execute God's will. Here's the second sweeping text about angels, Psalm 103:20–21: Bless the Lord, O you his angels,      you mighty ones who do his word,      obeying the voice of his word! Bless the Lord, all his hosts,      his ministers, who do his will! It says angels are “mighty ones.” They're not baby-like, chubby cherubs with wings. They are colossal and tremendous in power. And then the psalmist calls them “armies.” The English word hosts translates a Hebrew word that means “armies” or “troops” or “military forces.” But whether you call them angels or you call them hosts or armies, the emphasis in both cases in Psalm 103 falls on this: they do the will of God — “You mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!” “His hosts, his ministers, who do his will!” In other words, they are active; they are agents who do whatever God commands. So, it seems to me that we can infer from this that God loves to create an abundance of doers of his will at multiple levels. Inanimate objects do his will: he commands the sea, and it obeys him. Animals do his will: he commands a whale to swallow Jonah. Humans do his will. Angels do his will. “God created millions upon millions of angels as a fitting, regal, royal assembly for his magnificence.” And when God decided to create, he thought it wise to create hierarchies of beings, from the least significant inanimate stone, to the worm, to the whale, to the human, and then to multiple ranks of angels. Because some are called archangels (1 Thessalonians 4:16). So, God created not just angels but ranks of angels. And when they become demonic by rebellion, there are ranks of principalities and powers in the hordes of the devil. 3. Angels magnify the grandeur of God. Now here's a third text that underlines God's exuberance in creating angels. Daniel 7:10: A stream of fire issued      and came out from before [the Lord]; a thousand thousands served him,      and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment,      and the books were opened. There's a picture of God in heaven with one hundred million angels standing before him. Now that's breathtaking. That's the point. God created millions upon millions of angels as a fitting, regal, royal assembly for his magnificence. The vastness of such a crowd of colossal beings, all assembled before one great King, speaks in a unique way about the glory and the imperial majesty of the King of kings. So, angels exist in their grandeur and in their obedience and in their vast numbers to call attention to the greatness of the God they serve. 4. Angels call attention to the worth of every believer. Now here's one last text that's perhaps the most unusual of all. Jesus says in Matthew 18:10, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.” What in the world did Jesus mean by that? Well, the “little ones” refer to believers, Christians — childlike Christians, real Christians — who are easily despised and made fun of in this world. And I think what he is saying is this: every Christian — even the simplest, lowliest believer — has an entourage of titans, angels — colossal, glorious beings who stand in the most privileged position in the universe before the face of God — always ready to do God's bidding at any time on behalf of those despised little Christians. So, be careful not to despise any simple, unimpressive follower of Jesus. Heavenly titans are in God's service on their behalf in the very place of privilege before his face. I wrote an article at Desiring God called “The Surprising Role of Guardian Angels,” where I give all the arguments for what I just said. If it sounds like a new and unusual take on that text or on guardian angels, I hope you'll go to that article. Let me just sum it up again like this: Jesus says, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones [one of my believers]. For [because — here's the reason you must not despise any Christian] I tell you that in heaven their angels [plural — this is not one angel for one person; there's nothing in the text that would suggest that] always see the face of my Father.” Don't despise this simple, unimpressive disciple of Jesus. Let his angelic entourage remind you whose son he is. Let this angelic entourage of titans remind you what Lord he has. Put your hand over your critical, despising mouth, and show great esteem for all ordinary, childlike disciples. If the fact that God is their Father and Jesus is their Lord doesn't keep you back from despising and mistreating the followers of Jesus, then let this terrifying advocacy and rank of their magnificent angels awaken you from your stupor. That's the idea. So, in heaven and on earth, angels in their magnificence serve to call attention to the grandeur of God and, surprisingly, serve to call attention to the lesser but breathtaking grandeur of the simplest believer. God intends for the role of angels to thrill us with his grace and power and wisdom in the way he created, the way he governs, and the way he is saving his people. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's no empirical evidence that angels exist outside of stories and legends, but many people believe they do. According to a 2018 Live Science article, nearly 70% of Americans believe angels are real, and a 2007 Baylor Religion Survey found that many people reported personal experiences with guardian angels. For example, 57% of Catholics and 81% of Black Protestants in the survey reported having such an experience.  Alvernia University Angels Around Us | Alvernia University Dec 15, 2015 — James F. Gontis, director of religious education for the Diocese of Harrisburg... Some say that while there's no scientific way to disprove the existence of angels, there's also no way to find empirical evidence that they do. Others believe that if you believe in God and that God is all-powerful, then you should also believe that God created angels.  Despite centuries of theological speculation about angels — from their number to their duties to how many can dance on the head of a pin — no one knows if they exist outside of stories and legends. Many people believe they do. Plato and Aristotle, for example, were convinced that they exist.  

Devotional Theme – "Woman Who Said Yes"Scripture reference - Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - "YES, LORD, YES" Lynn KeeseckerScriptures mentioned in the podcast - (Deborah) Judges 5:31, (Mary) Luke 1:30-38, (Esther) Esther 4:16, 7:1-10, (Rahab) Joshua 2:9-13 NIV

Today we discuss the miraculous pregnancy of Mary. Parents you may or may not want to listen to this with children around. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes