Good Morning “Unlikely”.  Today we are in Matthew 3.John the Baptist didn’t fit the mold that’s for sure.  Especially that of the religious leaders.  Would John be welcome if he showed up in our church? Maybe I’ll show up Sunday morning wearing a camel hair coat.  We can grab some lunch after service - anyone know who serves locust and honey?The Pharisees and the Sadducees were the rule keepers, y...

Good Morning “Like Jesus Lovers”.  Today we’re in Matthew 2.The long awaited Savior of the world has arrived - born in Bethlehem just as was prophesied!  He is finally here!  “But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬  Yet another prophecy regarding Jesu...

Good Morning “Digging In”Today we are in Matthew 1.“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬Matthew is said to be the “Recorder” among the Disciples.  He was a tax collector and thus would have been inclined to catch the details and even record them.  Some have said Matthew left everything behind to follow Jesus… everything but his ...

Good Morning “Side Choosers”.Today we finish the Old Testament with Malachi 4.  Judgment is coming… for the wicked… with finality.  Suffering - unending.  “But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the d...

Good Morning “Testers.”  Today we are in Malachi 3.The tomb is empty!  He is Risen!  Risen indeed!  God told them He was coming!  He tells us, He’s coming back!  As God begins to finish His rebuke to Judah… it’s almost as if He’s preparing them for the 400 years of silence that’s coming.  From Malachi to the arrival of John The Baptist God remains silent.  He’s said all there is to say.  “…Return ...