Luke 1:18-19 Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years." The angel answered, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news."… Continue reading Advent, the third Tuesday
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Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.
Advent, the third Monday
Luke 1:11-12 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. Zechariah was a faithful man, one who waited patiently for the coming Messiah. But he was still startled and even fearful when… Continue reading Advent, the third Monday
Advent, the second Friday
Luke 2:39-40 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. What Mary and Joseph did wasn't easy, but they… Continue reading Advent, the second Friday
Advent, the second Thursday
Matthew 1:20, 24. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit". When Joseph woke up, he did what… Continue reading Advent, the second Thursday
Advent, the second Wednesday
Luke 2:4. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. Matthew traces Joseph's family tree all the way back to David. And Luke does the same thing for Mary's family. That would make… Continue reading Advent, the second Wednesday
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