Back to the Beginning: Sin

 How did sin come into the world? What can we do about it in our lives? We get some ideas looking at Genesis 3.

Back to the Beginning: Creation

 How should we read Genesis 1? How does it connect with what we call "science?"

Jesus Manifest(o)

Jesus, the Messiah, Son of God, and newborn King, becomes manifest as such to the Magi who have come from the East. This same Jesus, crucified and risen, becomes manifest to Saul on the Road to Damascus. In Ephesians 3 we see some of the consequences of this Epiphany.

What Mary Knew

Because of God's revelation, Mary knew she was bearing the Messiah, the Son of God, come to save us all.

The Joy of John the Baptist

 We might not associate "joy" with John the Baptist, yet he had great joy proclaiming the coming Messiah, Jesus.

Ready for the Return?

 How can we be ready for the return of Jesus?

A Time of Testing: Pilate's Election

 In Matthew 27 we see Pilate offering a choice to the people - "Do you want Jesus Barabbas or Jesus the Messiah?" The people chose - elected - one Jesus over the other. Which Jesus will we choose?