"The Way to Christmas" Series - December 2019
“The Way to Christmas” is a series that follows the events leading to Jesus’ birth. With stops in Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth through Judea to Bethlehem, we will trace a spiritual journey that will transform us this hectic time of year. Most of us long for something better for ourselves and the world, and we are waiting for God’s answer to our prayers. When we realize we don’t have to do it all, we can experience the joy of God’s work in Christ and see the glory of Christ’s humble birth. December 1 LONGING (Rome) : In Romans 8:18-25 , Paul describes the pain of the present as a form of longing. We yearn for something better for ourselves and the world. What are you longing for? December 8 WAITING (Jerusalem) : In Luke 1:15-17 , Zechariah gets his turn in the Temple and learns that God will fulfill his prayer with the gift of a long-awaited child. Often, we must wait for God’s answer to our prayers. When...