Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2023-the-story-within-the-grand-story/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:12 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2023-the-story-within-the-grand-story/ No yes 30c9397d-3447-533f-9a8e-320e011fbb1e https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Story of the Magi https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/the-story-of-the-magi/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:27:37 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11405 Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

The Birth of a King (vv. 1-2)

The Fear of a King (vv. 3-8)

The Worship of a King (vv. 9-12)

Jesus the King

Gifts Fit for a King

  • Gold
  • Incense
  • Myrrh
  • YOU!

Applying the Text

  • Forget the past
  • Look forward to what lies ahead
  • Press on
]]> Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

The Birth of a King (vv. 1-2)

The Fear of a King (vv. 3-8)

The Worship of a King (vv. 9-12)

Jesus the King

Gifts Fit for a King

  • Gold
  • Incense
  • Myrrh
  • YOU!

Applying the Text

  • Forget the past
  • Look forward to what lies ahead
  • Press on
]]> Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

The Birth of a King (vv. 1-2)

The Fear of a King (vv. 3-8)

The Worship of a King (vv. 9-12)

Jesus the King

Gifts Fit for a King

  • Gold
  • Incense
  • Myrrh
  • YOU!

Applying the Text

  • Forget the past
  • Look forward to what lies ahead
  • Press on
]]> Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

The Birth of a King (vv. 1-2)

The Fear of a King (vv. 3-8)

The Worship of a King (vv. 9-12)

Jesus the King

Gifts Fit for a King

  • Gold
  • Incense
  • Myrrh
  • YOU!

Applying the Text

  • Forget the past
  • Look forward to what lies ahead
  • Press on
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg The Story of the Magi false no 43:44 Jesus is worthy of the most precious gifts we can offer. In part 7 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 2:1-12.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

The Birth of a King (vv. 1-2)

The Fear of a King (vv. 3-8)

The Worship of a King (vv. 9-12)

Jesus the King

Gifts Fit for a King

  • Gold
  • Incense
  • Myrrh
  • YOU!

Applying the Text

  • Forget the past
  • Look forward to what lies ahead
  • Press on
]]> No no The Eternal Light https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/the-eternal-light/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 02:23:14 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11403 Jesus is the eternal Light that shines in the darkness and gives eternal life and blessing to all who believe in Him. In part 6 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg The Eternal Light false no 32:21 Jesus is the eternal Light that shines in the darkness and gives eternal life and blessing to all who believe in Him. In part 6 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 1:1-18.

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]]> No no The Story of Christ’s Birth https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/the-story-of-christs-birth/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:37:41 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11400 The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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God’s Grand Story                                

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Imperial Decree (vv. 1-5)
  • Royal Birth (6-7)
  • Angelic Announcement (8-14)
  • Worshipful Wonder (vv. 15-21)

Applying the Text

  • Believe the good news of great joy!
  • Rejoice in the good news of great joy!
  • Share the good news of great joy!
]]> The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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God’s Grand Story                                

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Imperial Decree (vv. 1-5)
  • Royal Birth (6-7)
  • Angelic Announcement (8-14)
  • Worshipful Wonder (vv. 15-21)

Applying the Text

  • Believe the good news of great joy!
  • Rejoice in the good news of great joy!
  • Share the good news of great joy!
]]> The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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God’s Grand Story                                

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Imperial Decree (vv. 1-5)
  • Royal Birth (6-7)
  • Angelic Announcement (8-14)
  • Worshipful Wonder (vv. 15-21)

Applying the Text

  • Believe the good news of great joy!
  • Rejoice in the good news of great joy!
  • Share the good news of great joy!
]]> The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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God’s Grand Story                                

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Imperial Decree (vv. 1-5)
  • Royal Birth (6-7)
  • Angelic Announcement (8-14)
  • Worshipful Wonder (vv. 15-21)

Applying the Text

  • Believe the good news of great joy!
  • Rejoice in the good news of great joy!
  • Share the good news of great joy!
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg The Story of Christ’s Birth false no 42:22 The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people and is a story to be shared with all people. In part 5 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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God’s Grand Story                                

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Imperial Decree (vv. 1-5)
  • Royal Birth (6-7)
  • Angelic Announcement (8-14)
  • Worshipful Wonder (vv. 15-21)

Applying the Text

  • Believe the good news of great joy!
  • Rejoice in the good news of great joy!
  • Share the good news of great joy!
]]> No no The Story of Joseph https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/the-story-of-joseph-2/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:50:13 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11398 Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Supernatural Conception
  • Quiet Divorce
  • Angelic Revelation
  • Divine Salvation
  • Immediate Obedience

Hardship: Joseph

Hardship: You

Hardship: Acceptance and Endurance in Christ

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Philippians 4:10-20

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Savior
  • Accept and endure in Christ
  • Come along side others
]]> Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Supernatural Conception
  • Quiet Divorce
  • Angelic Revelation
  • Divine Salvation
  • Immediate Obedience

Hardship: Joseph

Hardship: You

Hardship: Acceptance and Endurance in Christ

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Philippians 4:10-20

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Savior
  • Accept and endure in Christ
  • Come along side others
]]> Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Supernatural Conception
  • Quiet Divorce
  • Angelic Revelation
  • Divine Salvation
  • Immediate Obedience

Hardship: Joseph

Hardship: You

Hardship: Acceptance and Endurance in Christ

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Philippians 4:10-20

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Savior
  • Accept and endure in Christ
  • Come along side others
]]> Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Supernatural Conception
  • Quiet Divorce
  • Angelic Revelation
  • Divine Salvation
  • Immediate Obedience

Hardship: Joseph

Hardship: You

Hardship: Acceptance and Endurance in Christ

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Philippians 4:10-20

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Savior
  • Accept and endure in Christ
  • Come along side others
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg The Story of Joseph false no 46:49 Because God is with us in Christ, we can accept and endure hardship with courage. In part 4 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1:18-25.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Supernatural Conception
  • Quiet Divorce
  • Angelic Revelation
  • Divine Salvation
  • Immediate Obedience

Hardship: Joseph

Hardship: You

Hardship: Acceptance and Endurance in Christ

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Philippians 4:10-20

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Savior
  • Accept and endure in Christ
  • Come along side others
]]> No no The Story of Mary https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/the-story-of-mary-2/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:33:37 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11391 God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Understanding the Text

  • A Troubling Greeting
  • An Astounding Message
  • An All-Powerful Answer
  • An Obedient Response

Power… Faith… Obedience…

  • The Abundance of God’s Power… (Ephesians 3:20-21)
  • The Assurance of Faith… (Hebrews 11:1-6)        
  • The Wisdom of Obedience… (Matthew 7:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible?
  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible for YOU?
  • Will you obey Him and accept whatever may come?
]]> God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Understanding the Text

  • A Troubling Greeting
  • An Astounding Message
  • An All-Powerful Answer
  • An Obedient Response

Power… Faith… Obedience…

  • The Abundance of God’s Power… (Ephesians 3:20-21)
  • The Assurance of Faith… (Hebrews 11:1-6)        
  • The Wisdom of Obedience… (Matthew 7:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible?
  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible for YOU?
  • Will you obey Him and accept whatever may come?
]]> God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Understanding the Text

  • A Troubling Greeting
  • An Astounding Message
  • An All-Powerful Answer
  • An Obedient Response

Power… Faith… Obedience…

  • The Abundance of God’s Power… (Ephesians 3:20-21)
  • The Assurance of Faith… (Hebrews 11:1-6)        
  • The Wisdom of Obedience… (Matthew 7:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible?
  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible for YOU?
  • Will you obey Him and accept whatever may come?
]]> God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Understanding the Text

  • A Troubling Greeting
  • An Astounding Message
  • An All-Powerful Answer
  • An Obedient Response

Power… Faith… Obedience…

  • The Abundance of God’s Power… (Ephesians 3:20-21)
  • The Assurance of Faith… (Hebrews 11:1-6)        
  • The Wisdom of Obedience… (Matthew 7:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible?
  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible for YOU?
  • Will you obey Him and accept whatever may come?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg The Story of Mary false no 47:00 God, for whom nothing is impossible, is worthy of our faith and obedient acceptance. In part 3 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:26-38.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Understanding the Text

  • A Troubling Greeting
  • An Astounding Message
  • An All-Powerful Answer
  • An Obedient Response

Power… Faith… Obedience…

  • The Abundance of God’s Power… (Ephesians 3:20-21)
  • The Assurance of Faith… (Hebrews 11:1-6)        
  • The Wisdom of Obedience… (Matthew 7:24-27)

Applying the Text

  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible?
  • Do you believe God can do the humanly impossible for YOU?
  • Will you obey Him and accept whatever may come?
]]> No no Prophecies of the Story https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/12/prophecies-of-the-story/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:54:39 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11388 The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Prophecies of the Christmas Story

  • The Offspring of Woman would defeat Satan (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • The Offspring of Abraham would bless all peoples (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • The Offspring of the Virgin would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14)
  • The Offspring of David will rule forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)
  • The Offspring of David would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

Revelations of God’s…

  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Grace
  • Glory
God is never surprised or overwhelmed by your problem(s).
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will complete the good work of perfect righteousness He has begun in you.
God will reign forever and make all things new!

Applying the Text

  • Thank Him!
  • Trust Him!
  • Praise Him!
]]> The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Prophecies of the Christmas Story

  • The Offspring of Woman would defeat Satan (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • The Offspring of Abraham would bless all peoples (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • The Offspring of the Virgin would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14)
  • The Offspring of David will rule forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)
  • The Offspring of David would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

Revelations of God’s…

  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Grace
  • Glory
God is never surprised or overwhelmed by your problem(s).
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will complete the good work of perfect righteousness He has begun in you.
God will reign forever and make all things new!

Applying the Text

  • Thank Him!
  • Trust Him!
  • Praise Him!
]]> The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Prophecies of the Christmas Story

  • The Offspring of Woman would defeat Satan (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • The Offspring of Abraham would bless all peoples (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • The Offspring of the Virgin would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14)
  • The Offspring of David will rule forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)
  • The Offspring of David would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

Revelations of God’s…

  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Grace
  • Glory
God is never surprised or overwhelmed by your problem(s).
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will complete the good work of perfect righteousness He has begun in you.
God will reign forever and make all things new!

Applying the Text

  • Thank Him!
  • Trust Him!
  • Praise Him!
]]> The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Prophecies of the Christmas Story

  • The Offspring of Woman would defeat Satan (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • The Offspring of Abraham would bless all peoples (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • The Offspring of the Virgin would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14)
  • The Offspring of David will rule forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)
  • The Offspring of David would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

Revelations of God’s…

  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Grace
  • Glory
God is never surprised or overwhelmed by your problem(s).
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will complete the good work of perfect righteousness He has begun in you.
God will reign forever and make all things new!

Applying the Text

  • Thank Him!
  • Trust Him!
  • Praise Him!
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2023/11/26150223/Christmas-2023-Podcast-cover.jpg Prophecies of the Story false no 44:04 The wisdom, righteousness, grace, and glory of God were prophesied and revealed in the events of the Christmas story. In part 2 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:15, 12:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Prophecies of the Christmas Story

  • The Offspring of Woman would defeat Satan (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • The Offspring of Abraham would bless all peoples (Genesis 12:1-3)
  • The Offspring of the Virgin would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14)
  • The Offspring of David will rule forever (Isaiah 9:6-7)
  • The Offspring of David would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)

Revelations of God’s…

  • Wisdom
  • Righteousness
  • Grace
  • Glory
God is never surprised or overwhelmed by your problem(s).
God will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will complete the good work of perfect righteousness He has begun in you.
God will reign forever and make all things new!

Applying the Text

  • Thank Him!
  • Trust Him!
  • Praise Him!
]]> No no God’s Grand Story https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2023/11/gods-grand-story/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:15:48 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11385 Because God became a man in Christ, you can have eternal hope. In part 1 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 1:3-14.

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CHRISTMAS 2023

Christmas is a celebration of when God became a man in order that He might rescue us from the curse of sin and death.  It is at the heart of God’s Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.  The Son of God, Jesus Christ, willingly left His glorious heavenly throne and humbled Himself by taking on human flesh.  He lived a life of perfect obedience to the law of God, offered Himself up as a sacrifice for our sin, died, and was buried.  On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over the curse of sin and death, and appeared to many.  He instructed His followers to proclaim the good news, and to watch faithfully for His return when He will fulfill all His Kingdom promises, render final Judgment, and then make all things new.  Because God became a man, we can have eternal life, peace, hope, light, and joy forever.  He is most worthy of our praise!

God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

In Christ, you have been…

  • blessed with every spiritual blessing
  • chosen unto holiness
  • predestined to adoption
  • redeemed by His blood
  • forgiven of all your sins
  • informed of the Grand Story
  • given an eternal inheritance
  • sealed with the Holy Spirit

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story – Galatians 4:4-7

God the Father sent the Son, born of woman, to redeem YOU, adopt YOU, and bless YOU forever and ever!

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Son.
  • Keep Christ in Christmas!
]]> Because God became a man in Christ, you can have eternal hope. In part 1 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 1:3-14.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2023

Christmas is a celebration of when God became a man in order that He might rescue us from the curse of sin and death.  It is at the heart of God’s Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.  The Son of God, Jesus Christ, willingly left His glorious heavenly throne and humbled Himself by taking on human flesh.  He lived a life of perfect obedience to the law of God, offered Himself up as a sacrifice for our sin, died, and was buried.  On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over the curse of sin and death, and appeared to many.  He instructed His followers to proclaim the good news, and to watch faithfully for His return when He will fulfill all His Kingdom promises, render final Judgment, and then make all things new.  Because God became a man, we can have eternal life, peace, hope, light, and joy forever.  He is most worthy of our praise!

God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

In Christ, you have been…

  • blessed with every spiritual blessing
  • chosen unto holiness
  • predestined to adoption
  • redeemed by His blood
  • forgiven of all your sins
  • informed of the Grand Story
  • given an eternal inheritance
  • sealed with the Holy Spirit

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story – Galatians 4:4-7

God the Father sent the Son, born of woman, to redeem YOU, adopt YOU, and bless YOU forever and ever!

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Son.
  • Keep Christ in Christmas!
]]> Because God became a man in Christ, you can have eternal hope. In part 1 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 1:3-14.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2023

Christmas is a celebration of when God became a man in order that He might rescue us from the curse of sin and death.  It is at the heart of God’s Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.  The Son of God, Jesus Christ, willingly left His glorious heavenly throne and humbled Himself by taking on human flesh.  He lived a life of perfect obedience to the law of God, offered Himself up as a sacrifice for our sin, died, and was buried.  On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over the curse of sin and death, and appeared to many.  He instructed His followers to proclaim the good news, and to watch faithfully for His return when He will fulfill all His Kingdom promises, render final Judgment, and then make all things new.  Because God became a man, we can have eternal life, peace, hope, light, and joy forever.  He is most worthy of our praise!

God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

In Christ, you have been…

  • blessed with every spiritual blessing
  • chosen unto holiness
  • predestined to adoption
  • redeemed by His blood
  • forgiven of all your sins
  • informed of the Grand Story
  • given an eternal inheritance
  • sealed with the Holy Spirit

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story – Galatians 4:4-7

God the Father sent the Son, born of woman, to redeem YOU, adopt YOU, and bless YOU forever and ever!

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Son.
  • Keep Christ in Christmas!
]]> Because God became a man in Christ, you can have eternal hope. In part 1 of Christmas 2023: The Story Within the Grand Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 1:3-14.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2023

Christmas is a celebration of when God became a man in order that He might rescue us from the curse of sin and death.  It is at the heart of God’s Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.  The Son of God, Jesus Christ, willingly left His glorious heavenly throne and humbled Himself by taking on human flesh.  He lived a life of perfect obedience to the law of God, offered Himself up as a sacrifice for our sin, died, and was buried.  On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over the curse of sin and death, and appeared to many.  He instructed His followers to proclaim the good news, and to watch faithfully for His return when He will fulfill all His Kingdom promises, render final Judgment, and then make all things new.  Because God became a man, we can have eternal life, peace, hope, light, and joy forever.  He is most worthy of our praise!

God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

In Christ, you have been…

  • blessed with every spiritual blessing
  • chosen unto holiness
  • predestined to adoption
  • redeemed by His blood
  • forgiven of all your sins
  • informed of the Grand Story
  • given an eternal inheritance
  • sealed with the Holy Spirit

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story – Galatians 4:4-7

God the Father sent the Son, born of woman, to redeem YOU, adopt YOU, and bless YOU forever and ever!

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Son.
  • Keep Christ in Christmas!
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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2023

Christmas is a celebration of when God became a man in order that He might rescue us from the curse of sin and death.  It is at the heart of God’s Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.  The Son of God, Jesus Christ, willingly left His glorious heavenly throne and humbled Himself by taking on human flesh.  He lived a life of perfect obedience to the law of God, offered Himself up as a sacrifice for our sin, died, and was buried.  On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, victorious over the curse of sin and death, and appeared to many.  He instructed His followers to proclaim the good news, and to watch faithfully for His return when He will fulfill all His Kingdom promises, render final Judgment, and then make all things new.  Because God became a man, we can have eternal life, peace, hope, light, and joy forever.  He is most worthy of our praise!

God’s Grand Story

Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Context for Our Text

In Christ, you have been…

  • blessed with every spiritual blessing
  • chosen unto holiness
  • predestined to adoption
  • redeemed by His blood
  • forgiven of all your sins
  • informed of the Grand Story
  • given an eternal inheritance
  • sealed with the Holy Spirit

Christmas: The Story within the Grand Story – Galatians 4:4-7

God the Father sent the Son, born of woman, to redeem YOU, adopt YOU, and bless YOU forever and ever!

Applying the Text

  • Receive the Son.
  • Keep Christ in Christmas!
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