Advent Meditations

As the “fullness of time” draws nearer, the Old Testament prophets reveal clues yet more specific in nature. Micah states the place of birth – Bethlehem small among the clans of Judah. What a surprising birthplace for one who would be ruler over Israel! Isaiah provides a yet more astonishing sign – the baby...

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Many years after God’s promise to the Patriarchs, He revealed more “clues” through His prophet Jeremiah. “I will raise up to David a righteous Branch a King who will rule wisely.” Isaiah proceeded to elaborate on the nature of His reign, describing a creation at peace within the scope of His rule.

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After testing Abraham with the sacrifice of his son for his obedience, God promised to bless all nations through his offspring. God reaffirmed that promise to the Patriarchs Isaac and Jacob, keeping the light of hope alive in their hearts. Read More...

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The gospel is bad news before it is good news. For without darkness, there is no need for light, there is no need for salvation. It was into this sin-darkened world that the first dim light flickered – the light of the hope of the prophets. Read More...

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Genesis starts at the very beginning of the history of man: the crown of God’s creation. The Plan – God’s intention – was Paradise: Man governing the created order; all relating in harmony with each other. “It was very good.” Perfection. Read More...

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As we light the first candle of advent, we see the first flicker of hope – light in a dark world. At first, the prophets – even the angels – were mystified by the exact nature of that “hope”. Read More...

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