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God Will Stretch Us (Joseph) Matthew 1:18-20

Posted on December 19, 2023 by dkoop

Have you been stretched lately?  God had a plan for Jesus to come into the world.  God had a plan for Joseph, who would adopt and raise Jesus.  God has a plan for you as well.   We will learn that … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Bathsheba – Matthew 1:6

Posted on December 15, 2023 by dkoop

Matthew records another surprising woman in Jesus’ genealogy. Although he does not mention her by name, he describes her as the mother of Solomon and the former wife of Uriah (Matthew 1:6). Bathsheba’s story in the Bible is marked by … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Ruth – Matthew 1:5

Posted on December 14, 2023 by dkoop

There are only five women listed in the genealogy of Jesus. Each one has an epic story and Ruth is one of them.  Ruth’s faithfulness to her mother-in-law and her newfound faith bore significant results. The account of Ruth in … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Rahab – Matthew 1:5

Posted on December 13, 2023 by dkoop

It’s surprising to some to learn that Rahab was an ancestor of Jesus. Despite being a prostitute, Rahab found favor from God and survived the fall of Jericho.  “Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab” Matthew 1:5. The … Continue reading →

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