The lesson on December 18, 2011 was part 3 of "Christmas the Philippian Way". The scripture reading was from Philippians 2:5-11 KJV "5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
The lesson on December 11, 2011 was part 2 of the study "Christmas The Philippian Way". The scripture reading was from Matthew 1:18-25 KJV "18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
The lesson on December 4, 2011 started looking at Christmas from the Philippian perspective. The scripture reading was from Philippians 2:5-11 KJV "5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
The lesson on December 26, 2010 was a second lesson about the birth of Jesus Christ. This lesson shows two actions of faith involved with those around his birth. It also explains why angels are only associated with the ministry of the nation Israel. The scripture reading for this lesson was in Luke 2:6-14 KJV "6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
The lesson on December 19, 2010 was on the Christmas Story. The scripture reading was in Luke 2:1-7 KJV "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." The world loves Christmas but doesn't love the Christ of Christmas. Listen to hear the story of how God put it off, put it on, and paid it all through the birth of Christ.
The lesson on December 12, 2010 continued the study From the Beginning with lesson 22. This was the third lesson discussing Christmas this year. The scripture reading was in Malachi 3:1-6 KJV "1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. 2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth?
The lesson on December 5, 2010 continued the study From the Beginning with part 21. The scripture reading was in Genesis 3:8-19 KJV "8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked?
