Christmas is the day that we choose to honor the birth of Jesus. In this special edition of the Scripture and Spice Podcast, Micah Spicer and Curtis Hannah discuss the purpose of Christmas and contemplate the way we choose to spend it.
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Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
The Christmas season is designed to be merry and bright. Christmas lights, trees decorated with ornaments and angels, carolers singing hymns of the Messiahs birth, and figgy pudding make up the ambiance of the season. Gift exchanges and family gatherings highlight our favorite time of year. More importantly we celebrate […]
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Jesus: our Prince of Peace
For Christians, Jesus is our Prince of Peace. In this world that celebrates violence, what can we learn from the ways that Jesus handles violence? During Advent, we celebrate the peace that God gives to the world through Christ. In this episode Micah and Curtis contemplate ways to achieve peace […]
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Why is the season of Advent is a special time to recognize the anticipated arrival of the Lord Jesus? The festivities and family traditions of Christmas serve a purpose, but cannot match the hope God grants us through the coming of Christ. Micah addresses the underlying message of comfort that […]
Read MoreMessiah in the New Testament
Matthew 1 & 2, Luke 1 & 2 What does the term Christ mean? Is it the last name of Jesus of Nazareth? What is the difference between “Messiah” and “Christ?” Cyrus as Messiah? What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Christ? What do the birth narratives […]
Read MoreMessiah in the Old Testament
Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, 2 Samuel 7 What does the biblical term “messiah” mean? How does the faith community evolve in their understanding of messiah? Does the Old Testament hint at or predict Jesus as Messiah? How does the Old Testament shape our understanding of Christ?
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As we approach Christmas, I am enjoying my time spent preparing for a sermon series on Jesus’ family tree. Each week, I examine another woman listed in Jesus’ family tree according to the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel. Five are mentioned: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s wife, and Mary. As we read […]
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