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(a meditation arising from Psalm 68:5,6)

The Father of orphans and a protector of widows ...

this is our God in His holiness.

The liberator of prisoners and a home to the desolate ...

this is our God in His justice.

The head of His army and a conqueror of His enemies ...

this is our God in His might.

The healer of sicknesses and a guide to the blind ...

this is our God in His mercy.

The leader of His people and an everlasting presence ...

this is our God in His majesty.

The Saviour of the world and a lover of His people ...

this is our God in His glory.

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Devotions - Christmas Eve - 24th of December

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We thank You Lord God, for the gift of Christmas time.  As we prepare to celebrate this great feast, give us a heart to be generous to others just as You have been generous to us in sending us Your Son.  May we become more like You each day, and may we celebrate this Christmas time with joy and laughter, as befits a great celebration.  Come, Lord Jesus, Come!

AMEN

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General theme for the week: AID

1. For self

Pray in thanksgiving for the goodness of God who has come to the aid of all people in sending Jesus.  Pray with gratitude that God will continue to bless people through the celebration of Jesus’ coming.

2. For friends and family

Pray for those within your family who will have to travel thing Christmas time, perhaps to see relatives and friends.  Pray for their safety and that God will enable them to have a blessed time in all their celebrations

3. For the church and its work

Pray for the many people who will come to Christmas services this Christmas time, those who perhaps will not come at any other time.  May they hear the Good News of Jesus proclaimed and lived within your church fellowship

4. For community, country and world (the ‘news’)

Pray for any items of news you hear or see this Christmas time, especially those that report any tragedy or disaster

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Brief Bible studies from Hosea, the prophet who saw God's justice and love played out in his marriage
Brief Bible studies from 1 Timothy, containing some personal advice from a wise evangelist to a junior church leader
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Brief Bible studies from Psalms 1-24, the hymn book of the Bible
Brief Bible studies of the introductions to the four Gospels, including the birth of Jesus
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Brief Bible studies from 2 Corinthians in which Paul defends his ministry and reveals some remarkable teaching
Bible studies from Ezekiel, God's prophet to the people of Israel in Exile
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Bible studies from Isaiah 1-12 - The early prophecies and experiences of Isaiah of Jerusalem
Bible studies in Malachi - the last prophetic advice to God's Old Testament people before the coming of the Messiah
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Bible studies from Philippians, Paul's letter to a church he had founded, to keep them on the right track!
Bible studies in Judges - the record of great leaders of Israel in the years immediately after the occupation of the Promised Land
Bible studies from Luke 1-8, Luke's account of Jesus' birth and the beginning of His ministry
Bible studies from Isaiah 40-66 - Some of the most influential and memorable prophecies of the Old Testament, Jesus Himself quote these prophecies frequently
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Bible studies from the Gospel of Mark, that part of the story of Jesus after the transfiguration and before His entry into Jerusalem.
Bible studies from Matthew 15-17, the disciples begin to learn the truth about Jesus and His ministry

Isaiah 40:6-11

Isaiah continues to prophesy about the coming of God to His people.  Here, he speaks further about the ‘voice’ that cries out to prepare for the coming of God.  Much of this passage can be matched to the ministry of John the Baptist

Matthew 1:18-25

An angel announces to Joseph what he must do because his betrothed is pregnant!  This is a remarkable story of interaction between human and divine worlds, and at the centre of it all is Joseph, and the angel!