Tag: Advent Midweek

  • Mary the Virgin Mother (Matthew 1:18-25

    Mary the Virgin Mother (Matthew 1:18-25

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Fourth Sunday of Advent + December 18, 2016 Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Review: In the genealogy of Jesus, there are certain names which stand out.  The Holy Spirit is drawing our eyes to these five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.[1]  During the midweek services, we’ve been exploring why these…

  • Advent Midweek 2: Ruth the Moabite (Ruth 1:6-17)

    Advent Midweek 2: Ruth the Moabite (Ruth 1:6-17)

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Advent 2 Midweek – December 7, 2016 Text: Ruth 1:6-17 Ruth was a woman without an earthly family.  Sin and its effects had caused her to lose her husband and she also lost her home and inheritance.   With Naomi she found a family. Yet with Naomi’s God she found…

  • Advent Midweek 1: Rahab the Harlot (Joshua 2:1-11)

    Advent Midweek 1: Rahab the Harlot (Joshua 2:1-11)

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Advent Midweek 1 – November 30, 2016 Text: Joshua 2:1-11   Rahab had the faith to recognize “God in the heavens above” She saw which nation the Lord was with, and threw her lot in with them. She confessed her faith by asking for protection when Israel invaded Jericho. She…