"A New Song" December 2021
Pastor Salem’s desire was to tell the world of the saving grace of Jesus Christ and to encourage believers in their faith. It is our hope this classic New Song Bible Study from the writings of Pastor Salem will be a blessing to you.
DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY: “Unto You Is Born…A Savior” Luke 2:11
Dear fellow worker of the Christian Worship Hour:
“Thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins”.
Matthew 1:21
THERE IS WONDER IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. My first recollection in life is my sweet Mother reading a story from the Holy Bible every night. As a 5 or 6-year-old, I was filled with wonder as she read the story---and now, as an adult, I am still filled with wonder as I read it. A Baby born in a stable, with the angels, the shepherds, the glowing skies and an angel preaching! No wonder we wonder at such a grand story. (Luke 2: 8-14).
- THERE IS MYSTERY IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. A holy mystery that fascinates me as an old, old man as it did to me as a little child. How could the God of the universe fit into a tiny baby! (II Corinthians 5:19; I Timothy 3:16). And how can this Child be the seed of a woman when all of mankind is the seed of a man? (Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14). Yes, the virgin birth of our Lord is a mystery. And the magi, why did they come and give gold and other expensive gifts? (Matthew 2:11). And, oh yes, what about that moving star that came and shone over Bethlehem! (Matthew 2:9). Mystery, well I guess so!
- THERE IS A BEAUTY IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. There is a beauty in the innocent Mary who wonders how she can have a child without a husband. (Luke 1:34). Joseph is beautiful in keeping watch over Mary though he knew he was not the father of her child. (Matthew 1:25). And old Simeon, holding the 8-day-old Child and praising God. (Luke 2:25-35). And, oh yes, the ancient prophetess Anna, praising God for the redemption this Child would bring to this world. But the most beautiful person there was the Christ Child, who came to save us from our sin. (Matthew 1:21).
- THERE IS LOVE IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. Love is all over the place. We see the Heavenly Father’s Love for a lost world in the gift of His Son. (John 3:16). Let’s not forget for a moment, God would not have had to do it! And besides that, we were His enemies, St. Paul tells us. (Romans 5:10). How much love does that call for? And Joseph loved Mary, no matter what the gossips said about her being pregnant outside of marriage. (Matthew 1:20). And Mary loved her firstborn and would cry her eyes out when she saw Him crucified! (John 19:25). Love, well I guess so, a love that would take the whole world in, if they only would receive Him. (John 1:12; II Peter 3:9).
- THERE IS HOPE IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. I have preached for many years----I love to preach because I can offer hope to anyone who will believe and receive Jesus into their heart. (Revelation 3:20). No one is hopeless, there is no such thing anymore as an unpardonable sin! Jesus said “whosoever will may come”, (John 6:37). So you can come, if you want to. Just tell Jesus you are a sinner and ask Him to come into your heart and save you from your sins. (John 5:24). Then live for Him the best you can! Your condition may seem to you to be hopeless, but not so to the Savior. (Hebrews 7:25; I Timothy 1:15).
Yes, the Christmas Story. We tell it all the time! We go by television, radio, and internet and tell the Christmas Story to all the world!
But we can only go so far and so long as you pray and give. Maybe you can’t give much, maybe you can give a fortune, just ask God what he wants you to give. We pray you will have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR in our Lord.
In Our Savior’s Love,
Pastor Salem
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(Revelation 14:13)
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EDNA BLYTHE YOUDERIAN BURR, my mother who showed me God by her example, by LAURA EDGE, $25
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MY MOM, celebrating her 95th Birthday, by JOLEE THURN, SD, $25
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DECEMBER 60 MINUTE SERVICES
DECEMBER 05 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE ANNUNCIATION OF GABRIEL" LUKE 1:26-38
DECEMBER 12 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS" LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 19 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE MANGER OF BETHLEHEM" LUKE 2:15-20
DECEMBER 26 "WHERE IS HE? IN HEAVEN INTERCEDING FOR US" HEBREWS 7:23-28
DECEMBER 30 MINUTE SERMONS
DECEMBER 05 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE ANNUNCIATION OF GABRIEL" LUKE 1:26-38
DECEMBER 12 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS" LUKE 2:8-14
DECEMBER 19 "WHERE IS HE? IN THE MANGER OF BETHLEHEM" LUKE 2:15-20
DECEMBER 26 "WHERE IS HE? IN HEAVEN INTERCEDING FOR US" HEBREWS 7:23-28
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