St Mark Lutheran Church

"Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children and their children to another generation" Joel 1:3 What is it that you want to pass on to the next generation?

Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness where Satan tempts him. Jesus begins his ministry. Jesus is rejected at Nazareth. Jesus heals a man with an unclean demon.

Have you ever wondered, "Does God love me anymore?" or "Is He mad at me?" How did God respond in those times?

The boy Jesus in the Temple. John the Baptist prepares the way.

Happy is the man who doesn't give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love Him. Jame 1:12 Identify an area of temptation in your life. Then find out how to say No!

Jesus is born, Shepherds and the Angels. Jesus is presented at the temple, is circumcised and giving the name the Angel proclaimed. Simeon at the temple. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Nazareth.

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." II Timothy 3:16-17 How has God's Word impacted your life?

Mary visits Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth exclaims how blessed Mary is as Mary is carrying the Christ. Mary sings a song of Praise to the Lord. John the Baptist is born. Zechariah speaks after being mute for 9 months and prophesied about Jesus the Messiah.

"Be very careful how you live for life -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but Understand what the Lord's Will is." Ephesians 5:15-17 What is it that makes you resistant to trusting God with everything in your life?

The Gospel of Luke is dedicated to Thoephilus. Birth of John the Baptist is foretold. Zechariah is visited by an angel of God and does not believe Elizabeth will have a son. Zechariah is struck mute until John is born. Birth of Jesus is foretold to Mary. Mary accepts this and says "Behold I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to m according to your word."

And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27 If you were to ask your closest friends what it is you love most, what would they say?

God gives Sabbath Regulations. Moses asks for contribution for the Tabernacle and the skilled workmen of the group construct as per God's design. The Ark of the Covenant is constructed and the Mercy Seat is placed on top with the tablets of the covenant inside. Priestly Garments were constructed. Glory of the Lord rests on the Tabernacle.

With the new year upon us we want to start 2019 the right way. We do this by growing in wisdom and character. "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in favor with God and man" Luke 2:52 Looking at your calendar, where do you dedicate the most time?

We are all familiar with the story of Jesus' birth. Now you can hear the rest of the story.

God commands the Israelites to leave Sinai but God would not go with them. Moses meets with God in the Tent of Meeting and intercedes for the people. God commands Moses to make two new tablets and God then wrote upon them the words that were on the first set of tablets. God renews his covenant with the people of Israel

The shepherds out and found the baby Jesus laying in a manger. This December, what are you seeking?

While Moses was up on Mount Sinai receiving the Stone Tablets with the 10 Commandments and the book of the covenant, the people of Israel rebelled against God. The had Aaron build a calf of Gold to worship. God wanted to destroy Israel and start over with Moses but Moses reminded God of his promise. God punished those who refused to turn back to him by having them killed.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 When you pray to God, where do you set your expectations?

Tonight we will be skipping around a bit. The audio is in 3 parts. Moses is given the 10 Commandments and the Book of the Covenant from God. The people of Israel worship the golden calf. God gives the specifications of the Tabernacle. Talk about the Sabbath.

(Jesus) " As I have loved you , so you must love one another." John 13:34 Identify someone in your life that can get under your skin. How does Jesus teach us to treat these people?