Monday, December 24, 2012

A Blessed Christmas To You and your family!


A Blessed Christmas To You and your family!

24DEC
8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – Luke 2

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Merry Christmas From Mike & Sandy

To You and your family!

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Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!

Dec 24 & 25_2012 Christmas
Luke 2:1-20
Dear Saints,
The Birth of Jesus Christ
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” Luke 2:1-20 English Standard Version (ESV).


Have a Blessed Christmas,

The Stanford Family


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And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7 ESV.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Who will be friends? – Acts 28


Who will be friends? – Acts 28

23DEC
8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – Acts 28

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Who will be friends? – Acts 28

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Dec 23_2012 Acts 28

Dear Saints,

Thank you for sharing the Feast. Today we prayerfully read in, Acts 28. After seeing something different about him, Paul was kindly received at Melita. Paul arrives at Rome and many brothers there, came to the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to fellowship with him. Paul continues to share the good news, the Messiah Jesus as prophesied in the Old Testament with the Jews. Paul preaches to the Jews, and lives in Rome as a prisoner. ”28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”29: And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves. 30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” Acts 28:28-31. English Standard Version (ESV). Paul continues to share the good new boldly no matter his circumstances. I believe that we can learn a lot about God’s will and the purpose the Holy Spirit has for our lives as we continue to read the Word of God. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”” Luke 2:11-14 ESV. We are to prayerfully, lovingly and boldly carrying this same message to all persons. Keeping the first thing first. The gift of God, salvation through the blood of our Lord Jesus. You can carry this awesome, message in love to all people. Some may reject you and or the salvation message, to their own detriment. Many will accept Jesus, with an open heart. When they accept Jesus you will have more friends in the family of God! Matthew Henry phrased it well in his commentary on the 28th Chapter of of Acts; “…God can make strangers to be friends; friends in distress. Those who are despised for homely manners, are often more friendly than the more polished; and the conduct of heathens, or persons called barbarians, condemns many in civilized nations, professing to be Christians…”
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Sun., December 23, 2012, Acts 28, – “Paul kindly received at Melita. (1-10) He arrives at Rome. (11-16) His conference with the Jews. (17-22) Paul preaches to the Jews, and abides at Rome a prisoner. (23-31) ” – Matthew Henry Concise

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God Bless you,
Brother Mike




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[The Shepherds and the Angels] And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11 ESV.