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Part 5 of a six-part Christmas Prophecy preaching and lesson series highlights Simeon's encounter with the baby Jesus in Luke 2:25-38. Discover the character traits that open our lives to seeing God at work, from trusting in Jesus to offering praise for His faithfulness.
Part 4 of a six-part Christmas Prophecy preaching and lesson series explores Micah 5:2 and the promise of a ruler from Bethlehem. Discover how this prophecy points to Jesus as the humble ruler, shepherd, and Prince of Peace, and learn how to apply the message of obedience in your life today.
Learn how to overcome the temptation to covet financial success through the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-22. Discover the freedom of living with a mindset of stewardship (1 Timothy 6:6-10) and focusing on eternal treasures (Matthew 6:19-21).
Learn how to overcome the temptation of coveting beauty or physical appearance by exploring Rachel's envy of Leah in Genesis 30:1. Discover the biblical perspective on inner beauty (1 Peter 3:3-4) and how to appreciate the unique way God has created you (Psalm 139:14).
Explore the story of Simon the Sorcerer coveting the power of the apostles in Acts 8:18-19, and learn how to pursue knowledge and influence for the right reasons. Discover how wisdom should lead to service, not self-gain, with insights from James 1:5 and Proverbs 2:6.
Part 6 of a six-part Christmas Prophecy preaching and lesson series focuses on Isaiah 53, revealing Jesus as the Suffering Servant. Explore how Christ’s suffering brings us salvation and how we can endure our own suffering with hope by following His example.