November ⁽⁸⁹⁾

On this first Sunday of Advent, we recognize the hope that Christ has secured for us, both now and to come. From Luke 1:68-79. Preached November 27, 2022 at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene (Monticello, IA) Message only: Full service (on Facebook only):

Passage Read: Exodus 7-10 Meditation Verse: 10:1-2 The Lord could have called His people out of Egypt at any time, but instead, He acted as if Pharaoh actually had a say in their departure, as if he actually had authority over them. If He didn't…

Passage Read: Exodus 3-6 Meditation Verse: 6:12 Moses was more concerned about his own speaking ability. He didn't realize all the Lord had planned, especially His mighty works that would compel Pharaoh to let Israel go. He thought it depended on him, but it actually…

Passage Read: Genesis 49 - Exodus 2 Meditation Verse: Genesis 50:19 As highly exalted as Joseph was, he didn't consider it his place to exact revenge on his brothers. More amazingly, he doesn't seem the least bit bitter about what they did. It brought amazing…

Passage Read: Genesis 45-48 Meditation Verse: 45:5 For how many years was Joseph a slave and then in prison? He had been raised up over Egypt for nine years at this point, and all his years of anguish we're gone to him, forgotten. He knew…