Thank you Patrick for the message, Sunday morning, "O
Little Town of Bethlehem" with the text taken from Micah 5:2
- the “stone cut out from the mountain without human hands” was a prophecy about the virgin birth of Jesus
- the “kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered, that will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever” is the kingdom of God which was ushered in by Jesus Himself.
In the later part of the 8th century B.C., a prophet of God by the name of Micah gave this prediction:
Micah 5:2 “As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the
clans of Judah, nevertheless, the One who rules in Israel for Me will emerge
from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity.”
John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.’”
John 6:41b, 48 “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” “I am the bread of life.”
Jesus, the Bread of Life, born in the town known as the House of Bread, came to earth to give us eternal life by giving up the life of the Eternal One.
Where do you stand in relationship with the Bread of Life, Jesus the Messiah?
OUR SYMPATHY:
- the “stone cut out from the mountain without human hands” was a prophecy about the virgin birth of Jesus
- the “kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered, that will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever” is the kingdom of God which was ushered in by Jesus Himself.
In the later part of the 8th century B.C., a prophet of God by the name of Micah gave this prediction:
So, the One who
will rule Israel will emerge from Bethlehem in the future but His existence has
been from eternity past!
“Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king…”
Matt.2:1
Only God could
pick out a little village 700 years in advance and have his Son born
there. From Bethlehem (house of Bread)
came the Bread of Life—the Savior of the world. John 8:56-59 and
Exodus 3:13-14.
So, what did Jesus, the house of bread,
say about Himself?Exodus 3:13-14.
John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.’”
John 6:41b, 48 “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” “I am the bread of life.”
A spiritually starving heart will always look for
satisfaction somewhere.
Jesus is the Bread of life who existed from eternity past
and who came to earth to provide spiritual food that would empower eternal
life.Jesus, the Bread of Life, born in the town known as the House of Bread, came to earth to give us eternal life by giving up the life of the Eternal One.
Where do you stand in relationship with the Bread of Life, Jesus the Messiah?
OUR SYMPATHY:
- Ruth McFadden passed away last Wednesday evening - funeral services were Saturday.
- Doris Wooldridge passed away last Thursday morning - funeral services Monday.
- Mary Ann Maxwell (Terrance's cousin).
- Doris Powell (Laurie Beckmon's grandmother)
PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Lloyd Usry - Back issues
- Christine Henson - At home recovering from surgery
- Robert Wilson - Health
- Webber Woodall - Health
- Tim Keele - Finally got approval for his surgery!
- Harley and Lucy Staley - Health.
- Roy Jones - Health
- Louise Peace - Health
- Kristi Anthony - Mental and physical health.
- Lance Johnson - ALS
- Jordan Welch Wilhelm - Complications after birth of baby.
- Ron Lewallen - continued healing from broken ribs. (Linda Erwin's brother)
- Tornado victims in N.E. Texas and S.E. Oklahoma
- Gary Hindman - In PRMC. (Friend of Wayne Kerby)
- Jamy Raper - Is at home (Jerry & Roxanne Raper's daughter-in-law.)
- Becky Lamberson - Cancer has returned. (Co-worker at First Federal.)
YOU ARE INVITED: Louie and Marolyn Woodall invites you to their home on Christmas Day for lunch. Bring your favorite food, for favorite game, or just yourself for an afternoon of food and fellowship. You can also invite a friend!
SERMON SERIES FOR DECEMBER: The sign of the baby Jesus in a manger is a reminder that points us to the day that Jesus will come back to earth again; this time not as a baby, but as the rightful King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In the meantime, we wait…
Waiting on God *Dec. 20th To Us a Child is Born (Isaiah 9)
*Dec. 27th A Tale of Two Kings (Matthew 2)
SIMPLE SUPPER: This weeks entree is Lasagna. $3 per person.
RAINBOW ROOM (AT CASA) ITEMS: Preemie and baby clothes
PANTRY NEEDS: Crackers, grape jelly and cornbread
KEEP THE DATE:
Dec 20: Faithful Readers meet at Carol James' house at 3pm for Christmas party
Dec 22: Congregational Devo (Everyone in auditorium) 6:30pm - No Simple Supper
Dec 23-25: Church office CLOSED (No bulletin that week)
Dec 30: Congregational Devo (Everyone in auditorium) 6:30pm - No Simple Supper
Jan 5: Men's Breakfast
Jan 15-17: WinterFest! (H/S only)
Mar 25-26: Leadership Training for Christ
Mar 25-26: Leadership Training for Christ
Love you - MEAN IT!
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