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Christmas Day

Merry Christmas to all of you, and may God Bless you richly. Let’s take a moment to see what Christmas is, and what is not to be about. First, what Christmas is.

What Christmas is about:

Luk 2:8  And in the same country there were shepherds living in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luk 2:9  And lo, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they were grievously afraid.
Luk 2:10  And the angel said to them, Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11  For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luk 2:12  And this is a sign to you. You will find the babe wrapped, lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
Luk 2:14  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luk 2:15  And it happened as the angels departed from them into Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Indeed, let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing which has happened, which the Lord made known to us.

What Christmas is not to be about:

Thanksgiving Day Everyday

Thanksgiving Day. It’s a very special day for many people. It gives them a chance to come together with their family and friends, and give their thanks.

But what about the other 364 days of the year?  They just click on by without a thought for some people,  while  there is so much to be thankful for on those days too. I could go on with a huge list of things to be thankful for, but what would my list mean to you? I believe with the help of our Lord Jesus Christ, that if you ask, He will show you things to be thankful to Him in each day, and throughout the day.  Setting just one day a year aside to be thankful is the worlds way. But being thankful everyday is pleasing in the eyes of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God understands that sometimes it takes a holiday for many to break away from work to visit their family’s and that alone is something to be thankful for. Be blessed by giving thanks everyday, and give God all the glory for your blessings.

Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you also are called in one body, and be thankful.

I pray that your day be filled with love and joy as you come together on this day, and to come to know of all things that you can be thankful for each and everyday. Be thankful, be whole, be love. In the name of our precious Lord Jesus Christ I pray.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyday

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Intoduction to the Pentateuch

THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES are variously known as the Law, the Torah (Hebrew for Law), the Law of Moses, the “five-fifths of the Law,” and the Pentateuch. The word “Pentateuch” is derived from the Greek words penta (five) and teuchos (scroll of book).

Although there is much external and internal evidence that supports the Mosaic authorship of these five books, many critics in the last two centuries have challenged this. The usual scenario is that Israel’s religion evolved through several stages and various literary strand appeared along the way. These were edited during the divided kingdom and after the Babylonian exile. These theories, however, are built upon assumptions that have since been proven false or remain unproven.

Is the Pentateuch Mosaic or is it a mosaic? These books show a clear continuity of content, theme, purpose, and style that point to a single author. They make up a unity, not a late and unreliable patchwork. Each book smoothly picks up where the previous book left off. There is a completeness about the Pentateuch not only in its consecutive history but also in its progressive spiritual development:

This book provides the foundation for the entire Bible in its history and theology. Its first eleven chapter give a sweeping survey of primeval events: God’s work of creation, the fall of man, the judgment of the Flood, and the spread of the nations. There is a sudden shift in chapter 12 as God singles out one man through whom He would bring salvation and bless all nations. The remainder of Genesis traces the story of Abraham and his descendants Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.



BOOK	KEY IDEA	THE NATION	THE PEOPLE	GOD’S CHARACTER	GOD’S ROLE	GOD’S COMMAND
Genesis	Beginnings	Chosen	Prepared	Powerful Soveriegn	Creator	“Let there be!”
Exodus	Redempt- ion	Deliver- ed	Redeem- ed	Merciful	Deliver- er	“Let my people go!”
Leviticus Cell	Worship	Set Apart	Taught	Holy	Sancti- fier	“Be holy!”
Numbers	Wandering	Directed	Tested	Just	Sustain- er	“Go in!”
Deuteron- omy	Renewed	Made Ready	Retaught	Loving Lord	Reward er	“Obey!”

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Genesis

This book provides the foundation for the entire Bible in its history and theology. Its first eleven chapters give a sweeping survey of primeval events: God’s work of creation, the fall of man, the judgment of  the Flood, and the spread of the nations. There is a sudden shift in chapter 12 as God singles out one man through whom He would bring salvation and bless all nations. The remainder of Genesis graces the stroy of Abraham and his descendants Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Exodus

Jacob’s descendants have moved from Canaan to Egypt and are suffering under the bondage of a new pharaoh. After a period of four hundred years they cry to God for deliverance. God responds by empowering Moses to stand before Pharaoh and create the ten devastating plagues. After their redemption in the Passover, the Israelite’s leave Egypt, cross the sea, and journey to Mount Sinai. There God  reveals His covenant law and gives them the pattern for the building of the tabernacle.

Leviticus

Now that the people have been redeemed and delivered, they must be set apart to God to live holy lives. God gives them instructions for the sacrificial system and the priesthood. The remainder of Leviticus teaches the people how to become ceremonially and morally pure. The emphasis is on sanctification, service, and obedience.

Numbers

Still at Mount Sinai, the people receive additional directions before proceeding to the promised land of Canaan. When they are on the verge of entering the land, their faith crumbles and God disciplines them by making them wander int he wilderness until the disbelieving generation dies out. The new generation then reaches Moab, the door way to the land of Canaan. It is here that God begins to instruct the people who are about to inherit the land.

Deuteronomy

Moses is at the end of his life and Joshua has been appointed as his successor. In his farewell messages to the generation that grew up in the wilderness, Moses reminds them of God’s dealings in the past, reviews the need for righteousness and integrity in the present, and reveals what will happen in the near and distant future. Moses then blesses the people and views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo before his death.

Resource: The Wilkinson and Boa Bible Handbook, by Bruce Wilkinson and Kenneth Boa

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