Bethlehem
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B e th l e h e m The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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Women of Faith Conference Luke 1:39-56
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular.
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus. There are fun favorites on the HuffPo list.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus. There are fun favorites on the HuffPo list. There are sentimental favorites in the HuffPo list. The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols Mary gives us the very >irst Christmas carol, and there’s nothing sentimental about it.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols Mary gives us the very >irst Christmas carol, and there’s nothing sentimental about it. God declared war on sin at the >irst Christmas—against all that has plagued us as human beings and set us against each other, both individually and institutionally.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41) Other believers can help you see more clearly the blessings and calling God has given you. (42)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41) Other believers can help you see more clearly the blessings and calling God has given you. (42) Other believers can help you see more clearly the magnitude of who Jesus really is. (43-45) The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Respond to God with faith and joy in a community of faith and joy.
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IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50) Celebrate the grace of God at work in your life. (46-48a)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50) Celebrate the grace of God at work in your life. (46-48a) Celebrate the grace of God at work through your life. (48b-50)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56) God is reproving the world and >ighting for peace. (51-53)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56) God is reproving the world and >ighting for peace. (51-53) God is remembering his word and ful>illing his promise. (54-56)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat. “[May] God rest [= make] ye [= you] merry [= strong, mighty], gentlemen [= guys]!”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat. “[May] God rest [= make] ye [= you] merry [= strong, mighty], gentlemen [= guys]!” The song is also subversive because it takes on Satan. The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night”
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night” The song is subversive because of its reference to slaves and non-slaves being “united in love.”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night” The song is subversive because of its reference to slaves and non-slaves being “united in love.” Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Respond to God with faith and joy in a community of faith and joy.
B e th l e h e m The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to
B e th l e h e m Part 4
Women of Faith Conference Luke 1:39-56
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus. There are fun favorites on the HuffPo list.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols According to the Huf>ington Post, 7 of the top 10 Christmas songs in America today are completely secular. One of the beauties of Luke’s infancy narrative is that all kinds of people experience joy at the arrival of Jesus. There are fun favorites on the HuffPo list. There are sentimental favorites in the HuffPo list. The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols Mary gives us the very >irst Christmas carol, and there’s nothing sentimental about it.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
INTRODUCTION: Sentimental Christmas Carols Mary gives us the very >irst Christmas carol, and there’s nothing sentimental about it. God declared war on sin at the >irst Christmas—against all that has plagued us as human beings and set us against each other, both individually and institutionally.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41) Other believers can help you see more clearly the blessings and calling God has given you. (42)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
COMMUNITY—“She” Recognize what God is doing around you. (39-45) Other believers can help you see more clearly that God is at work and is keeping his word. (39-41) Other believers can help you see more clearly the blessings and calling God has given you. (42) Other believers can help you see more clearly the magnitude of who Jesus really is. (43-45) The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Respond to God with faith and joy in a community of faith and joy.
Journey to Bethlehem
IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50) Celebrate the grace of God at work in your life. (46-48a)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
IDENTITY—“Me” Recognize what God is doing in you. (46-50) Celebrate the grace of God at work in your life. (46-48a) Celebrate the grace of God at work through your life. (48b-50)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56) God is reproving the world and >ighting for peace. (51-53)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
SOVEREIGNTY—“He” Recognize what God is doing in the world. (51-56) God is reproving the world and >ighting for peace. (51-53) God is remembering his word and ful>illing his promise. (54-56)
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
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Journey to Bethlehem
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat.
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat. “[May] God rest [= make] ye [= you] merry [= strong, mighty], gentlemen [= guys]!”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” The song is subversive because it was written in English and is very upbeat. “[May] God rest [= make] ye [= you] merry [= strong, mighty], gentlemen [= guys]!” The song is also subversive because it takes on Satan. The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
#FBCJ2B
Journey to Bethlehem
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CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night” The song is subversive because of its reference to slaves and non-slaves being “united in love.”
The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Journey to Bethlehem
#FBCJ2B
CONCLUSION: Subversive Christmas Carols “O Holy Night” The song is subversive because of its reference to slaves and non-slaves being “united in love.” Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease The Advent Story in the Gospel of Luke
Respond to God with faith and joy in a community of faith and joy.
