SS Teacher hasn’t called. So? I presume that I’m not teaching tomorrow.
The lesson is from Luke 2:25-38. Mary dedicating Jesus in the temple. Not really much to teach. But I was thinking of discussing something I saw in a magazine called “Zion’s Fire”.
It discusses the reasons Jesus had to be born of a virgin.
Jesus had to be a legal descendant from David. The prophesy was that a son of David would be the messiah. Jesus, legal son of Joseph had a claim to the kingdom of Israel.
Jesus could not be a physical descendant of king Jeconiah. (Jere. 22:30). So” Jesus, being a legal descendant he had a claim to the kingdom. As a physical descendant of Nathan, a son of David, he was a descendant from David.
I recently heard that discussed on the radio, Chas, and found it so interesting. Just finishing reading through Haggai and Zechariah and the genealogies recently, makes me appreciate the link of Zerubbabel in both genealogies.
🙂 Wonderful Christmas meal and time at our daughter’s home last weekend. Such a joy to see these little ones (our four grandchildren there) at their various stages of life. We enjoyed seeing our granddaughter play piano at a nursing home and our grandson sing in his choir at his public school. I was dismayed at the lack of Christmas decorations or songs at the school. We are not used to that. The band concert following had a wonderful medley of Christmas carols for their last number.
🙂 😦 Technology is wonderful, but all the updates drive me crazy. Always something. I wonder how much time we spend on this?
🙂 Was offered a dream writing job earlier this week–which included squeals and hugs from a close book-lover friend and shocked children last night when I told them.
🙂 Turned it down because of a “word” from Nehemiah that came while praying: “I am doing a good work I cannot come down.” (I love that verse).
🙂 Not exactly sure what that good work is, but it’s exciting all the same and the relief I felt when I turned down the assignment told me it was the right decision.
😦 Don’t have time to explain further but
🙂 the experience leaves me awed by our God.
🙂 Got through December okay for the first time in a long time–I didn’t think of my mom’s death but in fleeting thoughts which is good after 22 years of grieving during the holidays.
Bob said his wife cooked breakfast this morning. So? I presume she is getting better. Bob says he can’t leave her for long periods.
I know how that is.
The lesson is about Simeon and Anna when Mary goes to dedicate Jesus.
Not much there really. Luke makes it appear that Joseph and Mary soon returned to Nazareth. But we know from Mathew that the wise men come and Joseph takes them to Egypt for a while. We don’t know how much.
🙂 As Nightingale will be working 2nd shift on Christmas day/night, & Chickadee will be with the McKs, I am relieved that The Boy will be with his father’s family that afternoon, & then spending the night with his dad. I am sure that I will be weeping again, as I did on Thanksgiving, & so will be glad for the alone time, to grieve. (That part merits a 😦 )
🙂 My husband was on a four lane highway last week when a car travelling the wrong way came towards him in the other lane. He honked, but the driver was very relaxed and oblivious. There were quite a few other drivers on the road and the driver was heading for a hill. My husband was quite concerned about any cars coming up the other side of the hill. We heard nothing on the news about an accident, so can only surmise nothing bad happened. There was another driver killed the day before on a two lane by a driver going the wrong way. Very grateful he was safe along with so many other people on the road that day.
Wandering Views 
😀 Son is home.
😣 My friends continuing health issues.
😀 Gifts of sweets for Christmas.
😣 Dieting at Christmas.
😀 Two church Christmas Eve programs to attend…twice the beauty.
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SS Teacher hasn’t called. So? I presume that I’m not teaching tomorrow.
The lesson is from Luke 2:25-38. Mary dedicating Jesus in the temple. Not really much to teach. But I was thinking of discussing something I saw in a magazine called “Zion’s Fire”.
It discusses the reasons Jesus had to be born of a virgin.
Jesus had to be a legal descendant from David. The prophesy was that a son of David would be the messiah. Jesus, legal son of Joseph had a claim to the kingdom of Israel.
Jesus could not be a physical descendant of king Jeconiah. (Jere. 22:30). So” Jesus, being a legal descendant he had a claim to the kingdom. As a physical descendant of Nathan, a son of David, he was a descendant from David.
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I recently heard that discussed on the radio, Chas, and found it so interesting. Just finishing reading through Haggai and Zechariah and the genealogies recently, makes me appreciate the link of Zerubbabel in both genealogies.
🙂 Wonderful Christmas meal and time at our daughter’s home last weekend. Such a joy to see these little ones (our four grandchildren there) at their various stages of life. We enjoyed seeing our granddaughter play piano at a nursing home and our grandson sing in his choir at his public school. I was dismayed at the lack of Christmas decorations or songs at the school. We are not used to that. The band concert following had a wonderful medley of Christmas carols for their last number.
🙂 😦 Technology is wonderful, but all the updates drive me crazy. Always something. I wonder how much time we spend on this?
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🙂 Was offered a dream writing job earlier this week–which included squeals and hugs from a close book-lover friend and shocked children last night when I told them.
🙂 Turned it down because of a “word” from Nehemiah that came while praying: “I am doing a good work I cannot come down.” (I love that verse).
🙂 Not exactly sure what that good work is, but it’s exciting all the same and the relief I felt when I turned down the assignment told me it was the right decision.
😦 Don’t have time to explain further but
🙂 the experience leaves me awed by our God.
🙂 Got through December okay for the first time in a long time–I didn’t think of my mom’s death but in fleeting thoughts which is good after 22 years of grieving during the holidays.
🙂 There is so much to be thankful for.
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Re: My 9:48. Bob called. He wants me to teach.
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How is Bob’s wife doing?
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Bob said his wife cooked breakfast this morning. So? I presume she is getting better. Bob says he can’t leave her for long periods.
I know how that is.
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😦 😦 😦 Cancer!
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Kim, I presume you are talking about Leslie.
I’m sorry about that. Any prognosis?
Probably too early.
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To finish Kim’s thought. . .Sucks! 😦 😦 😦
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Janice – Did you see my comment to you on yesterday’s thread, about dieting?
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The lesson is about Simeon and Anna when Mary goes to dedicate Jesus.
Not much there really. Luke makes it appear that Joseph and Mary soon returned to Nazareth. But we know from Mathew that the wise men come and Joseph takes them to Egypt for a while. We don’t know how much.
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🙂 As Nightingale will be working 2nd shift on Christmas day/night, & Chickadee will be with the McKs, I am relieved that The Boy will be with his father’s family that afternoon, & then spending the night with his dad. I am sure that I will be weeping again, as I did on Thanksgiving, & so will be glad for the alone time, to grieve. (That part merits a 😦 )
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I am so glad God reminded us in his word, there is a time to weep—and to grieve with those who grieve.
My brother was also diagnosed with bladder cancer. I did ask for prayer for him on the prayer page.
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🙂 My husband was on a four lane highway last week when a car travelling the wrong way came towards him in the other lane. He honked, but the driver was very relaxed and oblivious. There were quite a few other drivers on the road and the driver was heading for a hill. My husband was quite concerned about any cars coming up the other side of the hill. We heard nothing on the news about an accident, so can only surmise nothing bad happened. There was another driver killed the day before on a two lane by a driver going the wrong way. Very grateful he was safe along with so many other people on the road that day.
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