Articles for tag: Luke 2:1

December 19, 2011

Christian Standard

Lesson for Dec. 25, 2011: The Lord Keeps His Promise (Luke 1:26″“2:7; Galatians 3:6-18)

This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ________ The Lord Keeps His Promise (Luke 1:26″“2:7; Galatians 3:6-18) By Sam E. Stone God always keeps his promises. The life of Abraham provides an excellent illustration of this. In recent weeks, we saw an elderly, childless couple become parents. Moving forward 2,000 years, today”s lesson reveals that from their descendants came God”s own Son, bringing the hope of salvation for all people. The first section of our text is part of Mary”s song after she learned that she would give

November 16, 2011

Christian Standard

What Do You Want?

By Mark A. Taylor All of us know people who never stop wanting. They”re always after the next trend, the newest gadget, the latest fashion, the next promotion. They”re like a dog chasing a porcupine. The hunt is exciting, but the catch doesn”t satisfy. And so they”re perpetually pursuing another challenge, a goal or a goodie they want even more than the last one they grabbed. It”s easy to criticize people who want the wrong things. But some Christians are burdened by an unexpressed fear that it may be wrong to want anything. After all, the Bible lessons and sermons

September 7, 2008

Christian Standard

Worth the Wait: The Power of Patience

By Victor M. Parachin Agitated that the driver of the car in front of her didn”t go when the light turned green, a woman began screaming and making obscene gestures. Finally, after the light turned yellow, the first driver suddenly accelerated through the intersection, leaving the woman to wait for another green light. The woman was still screaming and pounding her steering wheel when a police officer, with gun drawn, arrested her. After she was searched, photographed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell for an hour, the same officer came to release her. But first he offered an explanation. “I

June 10, 2007

Christian Standard

Ponder the Sacrifice of Christ

By Lee Magness Two New Books of Meditations These three Communion Meditations come from two new books by Lee Magness, available from Standard Publishing and Christian bookstores beginning July 1. The two books are In the Breaking of the Bread (item 23029) and The Longest Table (item 23030). Each is 112 pages, with 52 two-page, front-and-back meditations. Each meditation includes a Scripture reading, Lee”s thoughts, and a prayer. Cost for each book is $9.99. Order these books through Standard Publishing at (800) 543-1301 or www.standardpub.com.     THE LONGEST TABLE “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at

December 20, 2006

Christian Standard

The Path of Peace

By Mark A. Taylor At first glance, this week’s Christian Standard Interview may not seem like it belongs in a Christmas issue. But ponder a moment, and you’ll see it fits perfectly. Bill Pile’s attitude toward his terminal cancer demonstrates how he’s received the best Christmas present of all, the gift of peace. Peace is the promise of Christmas. The prophet said the coming Son would be the Prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6). And the angels’ song assured shepherds that finally this peace had arrived (Luke 2:14). Every Christmas worship service speaks of the Christmas Baby bringing salvation. But Scripture

November 30, 2005

Christian Standard

Our Last Supper? (Communion Meditation for the final Sunday of the year)

This is the last Sunday of the year. For some it is the last chance to catch up on their New Year”s resolution to read through the Bible this year. For others it is the last chance to write a check to the church in order to receive a tax credit. For all of us it is the last opportunity in 2009 to break the bread and drink the cup together at the Lord”s table. It was at the last supper that our Lord Jesus instituted the Lord”s Supper. It was Passover and Jesus was in an upper room with

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