Posts to do with Christmas or Advent.
An honest Christmas message: given all the crises we seem to be dealing with, is there any real hope at the moment? We look at Romans 8:31-39 to see that Jesus gives us hope especially in times of hardship.
Last year’s Christmas message is still available to watch, Can you find Christmas lights bright enough for 2021?
All Christmas content on Understand the Bible is under the Christmas category. You might also enjoy the advent series about the day of the Lord.
The third part of our Advent series on ‘The Day of the Lord’, looking at a picture of the end – the day of Christ. What will that be like, and are we ready for it?
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The second part of our Advent series on ‘The Day of the Lord’. When God draws near, it reveals who or what we are really trusting in.
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This sermon is the first part of an Advent series looking at the “Day of the Lord” in the Bible. In this first part, from Amos, we think about why people want to come to church at Christmas and what Amos says about what’s really important.
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The Understand the Bible Christmas message for 2021!
I’ll be taking a break from Understand the Bible over the Christmas period, and will return in the New Year. I am planning to start a new series on the Ten Commandments, to follow on from the Apostle’s Creed which finished last month.
I feel that this year has been a good year for Understand the Bible, thank you to everyone who has helped by watching, subscribing, commenting, sending encouraging messages, and so on. I pray that 2022 will be a good year and that the Word of God may continue to spread and flourish (Acts 12:24).
Last year’s Christmas message is still available to watch, Whose fault is 2020?
All Christmas content on Understand the Bible is under the Christmas category. This includes the recent series on being ready for the return of Christ (which is also available on a YouTube playlist).
In the final part of the ‘Return of Christ’ series we look at 2 Thessalonians 1, which shows us how to endure suffering and persecution while we await Christ’s return.
Last week’s session was A life fit for the new creation (2 Peter 3).
In this video we think about two questions: why is it Jesus’ coming is taking so long, and how do we live knowing that he’s going to return?
Last week’s session was How to be Ready (Luke 12:35-48).
How can we be ready for Jesus’ return? In this video we study what Jesus taught his disciples about his return. When should we expect it? And how do we get ready for it?
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Last week’s session was Life in the Messy Middle.
Someone recently described 2020 as the worst year in their lifetime. Maybe you feel like that too. Coronavirus and lockdowns, BLM, politics, division, it’s all kicked off. But who is at fault? Who is to blame for 2020? And what does the Bible have to say about it?
I will be taking a break over the next couple of weeks. This means no Regular features such as Learn to read the Bible or Thought for the week. All regular content will be returning in early January.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported Understand the Bible in every way over this past year – I appreciate it so much. I feel like God has blessed the ministry over this past year, and I am looking forward to seeing the way he wants UTB to develop over the coming year.
All that remains is to wish you all a very happy Christmas and new year, and I pray God’s blessings upon each and every one of you. May he keep you safe and be your guide now and ever more.
If you’d like to you can see last year’s Christmas message “The Christmas you’ve always wanted”.
All Christmas content on Understand the Bible is under the Christmas category.
