Tag: jesus

  • THOU DIDST LEAVE THY THRONE

    Amazing Grace Emily E. S. Elliott, 1836–1897 I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10) This spiritually enriching text differs from the usual Christmas songs since it focuses not only on Jesus’ birth but also on His life on earth, His suffering and death, and the ultimate…

  • Prophecy & Indicators of Last Days, Part 4

    This post will contain 2 Esdras 16 there are parallels with the Revelation, Daniel, and Isaiah 26. Our God has everything well in hand, and we need to guard ourselves against fear, as this feeds the fallen realm. I truly believe demons consume agitated emotions, which would explain the motivation behind the incessant fear narrative…

  • JOY TO THE WORLD

    Amazing Grace Isaac Watts, 1674–1748 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” (Luke 2:10) As one of the most joyous of all Christmas hymns, this carol omits references to shepherds, angelic choruses, and wise men. It emphasizes…

  • O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

    Amazing Grace Latin hymn, 18th century English translation by Frederick Oakeley, 1802–1880 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about! … (Luke 2:15, 20) The songs of the Christmas…

  • Morning & Evening

    Ask, and it shall be given you. — Matthew 7:7 We know of a place in England still existing, where a dole of bread is served to every passerby who chooses to ask for it. Whoever the traveller may be, he has but to knock at the door of St. Cross Hospital, and there is…

  • COME, THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS

    Amazing Grace Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come … (Haggai 2:7 KJV) Anticipation is a necessary and important part of every believer’s life. In Old Testament times the people anxiously awaited a Messianic Kingdom. Today we should be waiting with the same urgent expectancy as…

  • Prophecy & Indicators of Last Days, Part 1

    The Israel-Hamas war that erupted October 7, 2023 when Hamas terrorists from Palestine slaughtered and kidnapped Israeli babies, women, and men. There are rumors this will cause WW3, but as disciples of Yeshua we can have peace remembering our Savior and Lord told us the latter days would bring increased conflict. And ye shall hear…

  • O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL

    Amazing Grace Latin hymn from 12th century English translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end.…

  • HOW TEDIOUS AND TASTELESS THE HOURS

    Amazing Grace John Newton, 1725-1807 Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire beside You. (Psalm 73:25) The gospel of Jesus Christ revolves around the two Advents of the Savior: The first when He came as the humble baby in Bethlehem’s manger (Philippians 2:6–8); the second when He returns as…