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Sudden Turns. God With Us Advent Devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin Missouri.

Sudden Turns | Advent Devotion

SUDDEN TURNS Daily Devotion for Advent 2020 | Tuesday, December 1 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers … And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah … and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon … And Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who…
Who Are Your People? God With Us Advent Devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin Missouri.

Who Are Your People? | Advent Devotion

WHO ARE YOUR PEOPLE? Daily Devotion for Advent 2020 | Monday, November 30 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. (Matthew 1:1) In many places in the world, practically the first thing people ask you is, “Who are your people? Where did you grow up?” They are trying to place you in the mental framework they use to understand the world. People do this to Jesus, too. Maybe that’s why God included…
accomplished among us. advent devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin Missouri.

Accomplished Among Us | Advent Devotion

ACCOMPLISHED AMONG US Daily Devotion for Advent 2020 | Sunday, November 29 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning…

Advent Devotions 2020

God With Us Daily Devotions for Advent | Coming In December 2020 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri is here to share Good News with you. Christmas is coming—and more importantly—Jesus The King is coming. Remembering His birth at Christmas, prepare your heart with us with daily Advent Devotions for you and your family, beginning on November 29 and continuing through Christmas! Each day’s Advent Devotion will include: a short Scripture reading a devotional thought a prayer reflection questions Advent…
the best he could offer. advent devotion. christmas day. immanuel lutheran church lcms. joplin missouri. call his name jesus.

The Best He Could Offer | Christmas Day Devotion

The Best He Could Offer Devotion for Christmas Day 2019 | Wednesday, December 25 Join us at Immanuel THIS MORNING for a Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion at 10:00 am. LEARN MORE. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7 Mary…
God With Us. newborn baby. advent devotion. christmas. immanuel lutheran church lcms. joplin missouri. call his name jesus.

God With Us | Christmas Eve Devotion

God With Us Devotion for Christmas Eve 2019 | Tuesday, December 24 Join us at Immanuel TONIGHT for a Candlelight Worship Service at 5:00 or 7:00 pm. LEARN MORE. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with Child. Luke 2:4-5 It could not have been an easy…
courage. advent devotion. immanuel lutheran church lcms. immanuel lutheran church. joplin missouri. call his name jesus.

Courage | Advent Devotion

Courage Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Monday, December 23 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a Son. And he called His Name Jesus. Matthew 1:24-25 I really admire Joseph. What courage he had, to simply wake up and go finalize the marriage, bringing his wife home—all on the basis of a dream. Mary and Zechariah both got to…
call him jesus. outdoor nativity. advent devotion. immanuel lutheran church lcms. joplin, missouri. call his name jesus.

Call Him Jesus | Advent Devotion

Call Him Jesus Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Sunday, December 22 (The angel said) “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His Name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20b-21 “Do not fear,” the angel says to Joseph. Do not fear to take Mary as your wife, in…
considering these things. advent devotion. immanuel lutheran church lcms. joplin, missouri. call his name jesus.

Considering These Things | Advent Devotion

Considering These Things Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Saturday, December 21 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream … . Matthew 1:19-20a There are many times when I wish God would speak to me from on high. Just open the heavens, shout (or whisper) a little guidance. Or…
Found Out. man pointing finger. advent devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin, Missouri. Call His Name Jesus.

Found Out | Advent Devotion

Found Out Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Friday, December 20 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 The Holy Spirit never says anything by accident. That’s why the words in Matthew 1 are so disturbing: Mary “was found to be with child.” It doesn’t sound like she had the chance to…
Rejoicing in the Good. Good News Is Coming. Advent Devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin, Missouri. Call His Name Jesus.

Rejoicing in the Good | Advent Devotion

Rejoicing in the Good Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Thursday, December 19 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. Luke 1:57-58 Hatred. Judgment. Racism. Greed. Self-justification. Self-righteousness. If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve seen all of these. And it gets old, doesn’t it? Eventually I just have to shut it…
Face the Music. man opening curtain. Advent Devotion. Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS. Joplin, Missouri. Call His Name Jesus.

Face the Music | Advent Devotion

Face the Music Daily Devotion for Advent 2019 | Wednesday, December 18 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home. Luke 1:56 God was so kind to Mary. He gave her three months of rest and peace staying with a family who would understand her pregnancy and believe her explanation. Mary had time to think and pray, time to adjust to how God has turned her life upside down. (She also had time to get…