Finding the Messiah {Week One Discussion} 12/08/2009
 scriptural focus for today's discussion->Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4 ->Genesis 12:3, 7; 17:7; Romans 9:5; Galatians 3:16 ->Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5 ->2 Samuel 7:11-13; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 1:3 ->Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25 ->Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5-6; Luke 2:1-21 ***you don't have to share from each of these, just share whatever is on your heart*** When the inspiration to begin a study series hit, I knew I had to jump in before I chickened out. So the announcement was made with little more than an idea that Christmas was coming and I wanted to be purposeful in seeing Christ shine in the moments, not just in the holiday. I knew that I wouldn't be alone in needing to be intentional in my efforts and that we could all use the help of our sisters to stay accountable to our shared hope of finding Jesus amid the rush of December. I'm in this with you and can't wait to see what we uncover about the nature of God's Son and how we might apply it all to our role as daughters to the King! When we know Him better, we'll see Him more! That is a promise I am confident God will fulfill, even as this study comes together in real time, because we have a faithful Father who is waiting around to be gracious to us! Our focus over this first week has been getting to know Jesus through the circumstances in which He stepped into His role as the Son of Man. With several recommended Scriptures to read from, we will undoubtedly have many aspects and passages that speak to us about who Jesus was and is calling us to be, as we answer the call to be the light of the world while He is away. Share your heart and link to your post using the MckLinky-majig you'll find at the bottom of this post. I've also included a button for you to add to your contribution to our Bible study discussion. Be sure to follow each link listed to really round out the image of Christ we're seeing in these passages of the Living Word as you encourage other SonShines studying with us...I'll see you there! First, it's time for me to do the sharing part... In Genesis 3:15, we read of the moment in which God foretells the birth of Christ following the fall of man. The Lord said to the serpent, "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel." If we weren't looking for Jesus, we'd easily miss Him in this statement. Instead, we're getting a sneak peek into Who was to come! Not simply a cute passage explaining why women are afraid of snakes, like one of Kipling's Just So Stories, this enmity among offspring "Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring; it does not say, "And to offsprings," as of many; but it says, "And to your offspring," that is, to one person, who is Christ" (Galatians 3:6, NRSV). I love the foreshadowing developing here! Even in the midst of our sinful decline God planned to make things right for us. A plan for reconciliation to our Father through His Son was being hinted at in the very moment of the enemy's "victory". I bet that made Satan's serpentine skin crawl. Don't you just love it? The one offspring of woman {notice man isn't in the equation} being the One Son of God, surely has His heels snipped at time and time again. As Christians, we suffer the same snips and snares as the enemy tries to get at the Lord by bringing us to our knees. But Jesus. I don't even think I need to say more, but Jesus. Counterfeiting our awesome God at every turn, the enemy has a "son" in the works as well. This "offspring" won't be a miracle. He won't be God in flesh. He won't be eternal. He also won't be around long! Christ will strike and that will be that. I just can't stop rejoicing in these passages and the Truth and light that lie therein. Praise our Sovereign Father and our Faithful Savior! Always! Now it's your turn! Take a button, blog your heart out, and come back here to add your link! ***Tomorrow I'll be posting our focus for the week ahead***  CommentsTue, 08 Dec 2009 5:12:40 pm But Jesus! Just wonderful! Tue, 08 Dec 2009 5:19:13 pm Join us anyway! Comment with your thoughts...I reply in comments here pretty often, so it'll be just like you shared on a blog and we don't have to go anywhere! =] Tue, 08 Dec 2009 8:56:56 pm Okay you twisted my arm. But I'm not a very good writer (twin took all the writing skills) so it will be short and hopefully sweet! Haha! Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:58:47 pm "Christ will strike and that will be that!" Leave a Reply |  
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