Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.20.07 in Christmas, Theology
The British weekly magazine The Spectator asked a number of notable people if they believed in the Virgin Birth. The answers tended to fall into three categories:Yes, I do believe it and here’s why.No, I don’t believe it and here’s why.I’m not sure or it doesn’t really matter.After reading the …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.19.07 in Christmas
I ran across this video of a bluegrass version of the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. Besides being very appropriate for the week before Christmas, it also shows that even the most unlikely parts of the Bible can be put to music. It’s only a little over 2 minutes long, and well worth a listen. (HT to
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.19.07 in Christmas
Keith Drury imagines some alternate endings to the Christmas story. Here is his list:1. A mom says no. What if Mary, had responded to the angel with, “No way—not with me you won’t!”2. A man gets a divorce. What if Joseph had done what everyone else did—dump this girl who was pregnant-but-not-by-him?3. A d …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.18.07 in Christmas
Several weeks ago I told you all about Steve Tanner’s 25 Days of Christmas Music. I didn’t mention that Steve was running a contest to see which website would refer the most traffic to his website. I’m happy to say that we won. Check out this website for the final results. You will note that the Crosswalk …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.15.07 in Christmas, Devotional
This afternoon I read a bit from Faithfulness and Holiness by J. I. Packer. The book consists of Packer’s short biography of J. C. Ryle, the noted British Anglican leader of the 19th century, and a reprint of Ryle’s justly-famous book called, simply, “Holiness.” I happened across this quote from Ryle’s cha …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.10.07 in Christmas, Video
Here’s a video of Robert Shaw conducting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus in a stirring version of the Hallelujah Chorus:
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.7.07 in Christmas, Sermons
This four-part series explores the Old Testament prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. Feel free to use this material in any way that may be helpful to you as we prepare for the celebration of our Lord’s birth.Born of a VirginA Prophet Like MosesLamb of GodSeed of the Woman
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.5.07 in Christmas, Sermons
We have just posted a new sermon called Does Jesus Know My Name? Here’s an excerpt:This is the ultimate answer to the answer to the question, “Does Jesus know my name?” In John 10:14 Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” The last time I saw my father before he died, he was in the Inte …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.25.06 in Christmas
John Armstrong shares this benediction he heard at a Christmas Eve service:May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and f …
Posted by Ray Pritchard on 12.25.06 in Christmas
Bethlehem, December 25, 2000 Years Ago—It’s been a quiet day in our little town. Local police reported no suspicious activity in the last 24 hours.The Greater Hebron Chamber of Commerce said yesterday that they project a 50% increase in tourism next year as a result of the decree by Caesar Augustus. Since Bethlehem i …
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