Paul encourages the strong to help the weak, and the believers to accept each other. He talks about the reason for this letter, and his desire to visit them in Rome.
Paul writes about differences between believers. He who is stronger should not cause the weaker to stumble, he who is weaker should not judge the stronger. Bottom line: let’s agree to disagree agreeably.
Paul talks about humility, loving other believers and our enemies, submission to government, and behaving in a godly manner.
God’s rejection of Israel is by no means final.
Contained in this chapter is the key to the entire Gospel!
The blessed day has arrived! Jesus, the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords, God with us, is today born in the town of Bethlehem!
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Gabe Taviano, of the God’s Mac Podcast read the scripture today.
Mario Ajero played “Away In A Manger.”
The Swingle Singers sang “The Christmas Song.”
The Swingle Singers
“Christmas Song” (mp3)
from “Unwrapped”
(The Sound Corporation)
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Do the children of Israel have an “in”, a “special pass”, with God?
Christmas is many things to many people, beyond the main reason for the season, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, which we’ve spent several episodes talking about, and which tomorrow’s show will certainly be focused upon.
For much of the world, Christmas is a common touchstone for us, the one day of the year that we all look forward to and cherish. It’s the date on the calendar that is consistent. Different nations have different national holidays, and there are 365 different days of the year that birthdays are celebrated, but Christmas is the same for us all. December 25th is a day where we stop, gather the family around, and bask in the joy and hope and the love. Over the years, we build up memories of this special day. We might remember our first bicycle, our first train set, first puppy, our prettiest christmas tree, the list could go on forever. And then there are the bittersweet memories.
So, with all the hustle and busy-ness that you may still be in the midst of with those last minute shopping trips, or as you’re preparing for the Christmas meal that you’ll share tomorrow with your family, let’s listen to some memories from a few Lifespring! Why Christmas listeners…
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Music on today’s show:
Michael Allen Harrison
“Dance Of The Snow Fairy” (mp3)
from “Enchanted Christmas”
(MAH Records)
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Tennessee Ernie Ford
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Medley” (mp3)
from “Family Christmas”
(IMI)
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