Advent Day 7: Lord of hosts
The Hebrew word translated here as “host” is sometimes translated as “army,” though in other contexts it can be translated as “everything.”
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In Daniel’s vision, the Ancient One is clothed in white, which signifies His righteousness, and His hair being as white as the coat of a pure lamb illustrates His wisdom.
Continue ReadingAdvent Day 5: El Elyon
When Balaam blesses the Israelites—as prompted by the Lord, superseding his orders from King Balak of Moab to curse them—he refers to God as “Most High,” a name that signifies God’s authority over all things.
Continue ReadingAdvent Day 4: El Shaddai
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’
Continue ReadingAdvent Day 3: I AM
God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.”
Continue ReadingAdvent Day 2: Elohim
When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the LORD God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the LORD God among the trees. Then the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?
Continue ReadingAdvent Day 1: Creator
The beginning of every story is important because it sets the tone for everything that follows. The story of the birth of Jesus—and His life and eventual death, resurrection, and ascension—is firmly rooted in the story of Israel, which begins with the story of creation.
Continue Reading2019 Advent Devotionals: Introduction
Advent is a celebration of the arrival of the Christ child, which serves to remind us not only that God chose to come to earth to live among us but also…
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