SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1:1-9 OBSERVATION: 1. A frightening moment for Joshua, the torch is being passed to him, he must follow in the footsteps of the greatest leader the clan of Jacob has ever known. 2. His assignment is conquest, to lead a ragtag army into an occupied, well-defended land. 3. The key to success, says God,…
Author: Norm
Dec 25 — Luke 2:41-51
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:41-51 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus is 12 years old now. He is fascinated by the teaching at the temple. Did Jesus always know as he grew…
Dec 24 — Luke 2:21-39
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:21-39 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Two devout seniors. The Holy Spirit made it plain to both Anna and Simeon that this child was Jesus, the Messiah….
Dec 23 — Luke 2:8-20
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: How amazed those shepherds must have been. What a surprise and privilege! God sending an angel to them to announce the…
Dec 22 — Luke 2:1-7
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1-7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The journey to Bethlehem and Jesus’ birth take only one paragraph to tell. I want to know so many things. Why…
Dec 21 — Luke 1:67-80
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:67-80 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Zechariah began praising God the moment his voice worked again. The Holy Spirit filled him. This prophetic song is so powerful…
Dec 20 — Luke 1:57-62
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:57-62 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Elizabeth was old when she gave birth to John. If she had all the physical changes that come with getting older…
Dec 19 — Luke 1:39-56
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:39-56 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: What a joyous occasion -this meeting of Mary and Elizabeth. The Holy Spirit showed Elizabeth that Mary’s baby was Jesus before…
Dec 18 — Luke 1:26-38
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Luke 1-2. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: God sent Gabriel to Mary. “Greetings favored one,” The Lord is with you. Wow! How surprised Mary would have been. To…
Sermon on Matthew 5:43-48
I am looking for your OBSERVATIONS and APPLICATIONS on this passage, to help me prepare for this Sunday’s message (Dec 23, 2007). What stands out to you? What questions does it raise? How do you hear the Lord challenging you? Thanks for your hep!!! — Pastor Norm 43″You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor…