Don't you love good news? That moment when someone announces something that brings unthinkable joy, followed by great celebration! God's Word is filled with good news. In fact, the word gospel means "good news." As Christians, we quickly tie gospel to salvation, and so it is. However, the good news stretches beyond merely salvation from …
Continue reading Celebrating Good News as We Close Out 2019! (Part 3)
Was it an inn? Was it a stable? Was it a cave? Over the years, many theories regarding Jesus' birthplace have been proposed. As archaeologists and other scientists discover more evidence from 1st century Bethlehem, some theories have been disproved, while certain facts (such as the correct location of Bethlehem) have been confirmed. Here is …
Shepherd's field near BethlehemOur tour group visiting a shepherd's cave Having spent a few days understanding Hanukkah, now is the time to turn our focus toward Christmas and ponder the birth of our Savior. Consider the setting and the characters of that day 2,000 years ago. Seek to know the significance of Bethlehem and the …
Continue reading Jesus, Our Lamb and Our Shepherd: Lessons from Bethlehem
That's a weird title, so let me explain. It is difficult to put into words how vividly your Bible comes to life as you gaze upon the very places from where Scripture was written. For example, how vividly we can imagine being "face-to-face" with Golgotha when we stand at the foot of that hill where …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 