"The kingdom of heaven has come near." Matthew 10:7Īction Plan: Be thinking about who you can invite to a Christmas service. "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13-14Īction Plan: Memorize Colossians 1:13-14 this week "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient." Ephesians 2:1-2 " The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all." Psalm 103:19 Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near! Matthew 4:12-17įrom that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." Matthew 4:17Īction Plan: Take some time this week to go through Saddleback's advent retreat. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali – to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles – the people living in darkness have seen a great light on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned." From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near". When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. And again, Isaiah says, "The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations in him the Gentiles will hope." May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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