By Sharon Loomis Genesis 22:8 “Abraham answered, 'God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.' ...” (NIV) (2166-1991 BC) Genesis 49:10 “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between His feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nation shall … Continue reading God’s Promise, God’s Provision, God’s Time
Advent devotionals
Facing False Accusations
By Sharon Loomis Psalm 35:11 “Malicious witnesses testify against me. They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.” (NLT) (600-500 BC) Psalm 22:7 “Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, ...” (NLT) (600-500 BC) Matthew 1:18-25 “…Mary… But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, … Continue reading Facing False Accusations
The Seed of a Woman
By Sharon Loomis Genesis 3:15 “I will out hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” (CSB) (after creation) Galatians 4:4 "But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law." … Continue reading The Seed of a Woman
Cousin John
By Marcia Rossiter Malachi 3:1 “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty. (NIV) (400 BC) Luke 1:5-25 “… Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you … Continue reading Cousin John
Heir to the Throne of David
By Marcia Rossiter 2 Samuel 7:12-19 – “…When your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up after you your descendant, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne … Continue reading Heir to the Throne of David
Promised Seed of Abraham
By Chelsea Loomis Genesis 17:17-19 "…But God said, “No. Your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will name him Isaac. I will confirm my covenant with him as a permanent covenant for his future offspring.” (CSB) (prophesied around 2066 B.C.) Matthew 1:1-16 "This is the record of the ancestors of Jesus the … Continue reading Promised Seed of Abraham