Category Archives: Advent

“We had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.” Luke 24:21 (NIV) When the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, are you going to free Israel now and restore our kingdom?” “The… [+]

Listen to me, my people. Hear me, Israel, for my law will be proclaimed, and my justice will become a light to the nations. My mercy and justice are coming soon. Your salvation is on the way. I will rule… [+]

“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to fulfil them. I assure you, until heaven and earth disappear, even the smallest detail… [+]

“Where does he get his wisdom and his miracles? He’s just a carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers – James, Joseph, Simon and Judas. All his sisters live right here among us. What makes him… [+]

“Don’t be frightened, Mary” the angel told her, “for God has decided to bless you! You will become pregnant and have a son, and you are to name him Jesus. … Mary asked the angel, “But how can I have… [+]

Thank you for journeying with us throughout Advent. We hope it has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to you. If you have benefited from these reflections and if you would like us to continue connecting you with the… [+]

In the Bible, Zion is the name given to the place where God lives with his people. When Jesus came to earth, God lived among us for a short time as a human being. But when Jesus comes again, we… [+]

Christmas Day is here at last! We’ve only been waiting for 24 days – but can you imagine how excited people must have been on that first Christmas day? God’s people had been waiting for thousands of years for this… [+]