Have you ever been on a boat in the open sea? How was the weather? Imagine… lots of rain and wind… dangerous weather. Do you think you could make it out of this big storm? Well, Paul did but not by his doing. God brought him out of the storm and to Rome for a very important reason. Let’s find out how and why!
Paul is in Athens and finds a city full of idols. What does he do? He preaches the Gospel to all the people there everyday! What is this Gospel message that Paul preaches? Let’s find out!
Paul and Silas find themselves in prison at Philippi when an earthquake struck. When the prison doors flew open, the prison jailer was about to take his own life. Paul cried out for him to stop. See how God saves this man!
Some men started teaching the Gentiles that they couldn’t be saved unless they were Jewish, but this was wrong. We will see how the church overcomes this false teaching.
In our passage today, we get a glimpse into Jesus’ life at the age of twelve. His family visits Jerusalem - as they do every year - but when it’s time to go home, He stays behind! What happens next?
When baby Jesus was brought to the temple, people recognized that this baby wasn’t just any other baby. This baby was the Savior. They praised God for the Savior who will save all people (Jews and Gentile).
Before the miracle of the Messiah’s birth happens, God announces this to a man and a woman who will be baby Jesus’ mom and dad. How do they receive this news?
God knows that before He sends the Messiah, people need to be ready in the heart. So, God sends someone to prepare people for the Messiah. God sends John the Baptist who will be a prophet, speaking God’s words to prepare His people.
When baby Jesus was brought to the temple, people recognized that this baby wasn’t just any other baby. This baby was the Savior. They praised God for the Savior who will save all people (Jews and Gentiles).
