Posts from July 2026

Great and Getting Better! Christmas in July — Joseph The story of Jesus’ birth often centers on Mary, angels, shepherds, and wise men, but Joseph’s obedience was critical to the unfolding of the story of the birth of Jesus. His quiet faith and willingness to follow God’s divine direction secured a safe, nurturing earthly home for the Messiah. When Joseph, a carpenter by…

Prophecy in Perspective The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the New Testament provides us with powerful evidence of the truth of God’s Word. In no account is this truer than the arrival and life of Jesus. As early as Genesis 3:15, Scripture foreshadows the coming of God’s Son. The relationship between prophecies and the events they foretold provides several…

About Our Lesson Series In conversations since last week, some have expressed concerns about the current sermon series, “Christmas in July.” This series is not about encouraging the religious observance of Christmas. Instead, it is an opportunity to study what the Bible says about the birth of Christ and to use a familiar cultural topic to point people to Scripture.…

Appreciating Matthew’s Genealogy At first glance, a modern Bible student might be tempted to quickly scan the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. While some of the names may be familiar, others may not, leaving the reader with a list of unfamiliar names. However, for a serious Bible student, Matthew’s inclusion of the genealogy provides the starting point for an…