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Hope in the Face of Devastation l Luke 21:5-24 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🏛️✝️ The passage reflects on the destruction of Jerusalem’s Temple in AD 70, symbolizing the end of an era. Despite the devastation, there’s a message of hope – a new, glorious way through Jesus, the New Temple. The narrative emphasizes the significance of the Temple as God’s dwelling place and introduces the concept of Jesus […]
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Strength l Isaiah 40:27-31l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🌟 The magi, often mistaken for kings, were actually wise men or astrologists from Persia. They believed a new star signaled the birth of the Jewish Messiah. Contrary to popular beliefs, they didn’t visit on the night of Jesus’ birth but much later. Their significance lies in representing the Gentiles and the revelation of God’s […]
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Joy of Every Longing Heart – Strength
Second Advent l Isaiah 65:17-25 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
📖🌌 Isaiah 65:17-25 speaks of a future with new heavens and earth. In Christ, our pain will be forgotten, and longings fulfilled. The promise applies to us today. 🌈🏡 Isaiah envisions a world without sadness, disappointment, conflict, or division. It’s a place of peace and restoration. In Christ, we have a renewed hope for this […]
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Joy of Every Longing Heart – Second Advent
Modern Christmas Eve Service
🌟 Isaiah foretells a message of hope for a world in spiritual darkness. The prophecy speaks of a child born, a king with extraordinary qualities: a Wonderful Counselor (providing miraculous insight), an Everlasting Father (offering protection and tenderness), a Prince of Peace (bringing serenity), and, most remarkably, the Mighty God in the flesh. This child-king […]
Joy for Every Longing Heart
Justice l Isaiah 11:1-9 ; Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🔥 Devastation predicted by Isaiah: Babylon’s destruction of Jerusalem, temple, walls, and people. Loss of God’s promise, hope seemingly gone. 🌱 Isaiah’s glimpse of renewal: Like shoots emerging from ash, a Messiah will rise from the devastation, fulfilling God’s promise of a new and better king. ⚖️ Messiah’s reign: Just and fair judgment, advocating for […]
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