Monthly Archives: December 2023

Matthew 2:1-12 | The Magi

December 31, 2023 – 4:35 pm

Faith and wisdom recognize the Kingdom of God in the weak and lowly. Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:1-6 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-themagi-12-31-2023.MP3

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Matthew 1:18-25 | Joseph’s Dream

December 24, 2023 – 3:20 pm

Salvation and comfort are found in the miraculous birth and destiny of Jesus, the Messiah. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 7:1-8:4 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-josephsdream-12-24-2023.MP3

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Matthew 1:1-17 | The Way In Which God Fulfills His Promises

December 19, 2023 – 9:08 am

The fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah made to David and Abraham comes through a human line as just the right time. Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-Godfulfills-12-14-2023.MP3

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Isaiah 11:1-12:6 | Investing

December 10, 2023 – 4:24 pm

Investing too heavily in this world and its leaders produces misery and death while investing heavily in Christ and the next world produces joy and life. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:12-17 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-investing-12-08-2023.MP3

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Jim Harmsen Funeral

December 9, 2023 – 8:41 am

Funeral for Jim Harmsen http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-jimharmsen-12-06-2023.MP3

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Isaiah 2:1-5 | Peace and Righteousness

December 4, 2023 – 9:12 am

We must live in righteousness and peace in preparation for the final end, which will be defined by righteousness and peace. New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-peace-12-03-2023.MP3

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