Christmas 2025: Promises Kept https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2025-promises-kept/ Sat, 02 May 2026 23:59:56 +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 2025: Promises Kept https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2025-promises-kept/ No yes 232d845e-c576-5b7d-b4a3-a2b5c41a8bc4 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Promise of Salvation https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2025/12/the-promise-of-salvation/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:50:13 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11884 In the birth of Christ, God brings the long-promised salvation that reconciles sinners to Himself. In part 4 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:8-20.

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Study Notes

What is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s gracious work by which He rescues sinners from sin, judgment, and death, reconciles them to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and restores them to eternal life in His kingdom—received by grace through faith, resulting in forgiveness, new life, and final renewal of all things

Understanding the Text

  • Ordinary Shepherds (2:8-9)
  • Good News for All (2:10-12)
  • Glory and Peace (2:13-14)
  • Faith, Witness, Wonder (2:15-20)

Genesis: Salvation Promised and Foreshadowed

Exodus: Salvation as Redemption

The Kingdom: Salvation through a King

The Prophets: Salvation Clarified and Deepened

The Gospels: Salvation Accomplished in Christ

Acts and Epistles: Salvation Proclaimed and Explained

Revelation: Salvation Consummated

The Bible tells one story: God saving a sinful people by grace through a promised Savior, for His glory and their eternal joy.

A Creed of God’s Saving Promise

We believe in one God,
the holy and faithful Creator,
who made all things good
and created humanity for life with Him.

We confess that through sin
the world fell under judgment and death,
yet God, in mercy, promised a Redeemer
who would crush the serpent
and restore what was lost.

We believe that God called Abraham
to bless all nations,
redeemed His people from slavery by blood and power,
and promised a righteous King
from the house of David
whose kingdom would never end.

We believe that through the prophets
God promised a new covenant—
forgiving sin, giving new hearts,
and saving His people through a suffering Servant.

We believe in Jesus Christ,
the eternal Son of God,
born of the virgin Mary,
the promised Savior, Messiah, and Lord,
who lived without sin,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried
for our salvation.

We believe He rose bodily from the dead,
ascended into heaven,
and reigns at the right hand of the Father,
pouring out the Holy Spirit
to apply redemption to all who believe.

We believe that salvation is by grace alone,
through faith alone,
in Christ alone,
to the glory of God alone.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the life of the world to come,
when the Lamb who was slain
will make all things new
and God will dwell with His redeemed forever.

Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Believe!
  • Rejoice!
  • Proclaim!
]]> In the birth of Christ, God brings the long-promised salvation that reconciles sinners to Himself. In part 4 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:8-20.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

What is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s gracious work by which He rescues sinners from sin, judgment, and death, reconciles them to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and restores them to eternal life in His kingdom—received by grace through faith, resulting in forgiveness, new life, and final renewal of all things

Understanding the Text

  • Ordinary Shepherds (2:8-9)
  • Good News for All (2:10-12)
  • Glory and Peace (2:13-14)
  • Faith, Witness, Wonder (2:15-20)

Genesis: Salvation Promised and Foreshadowed

Exodus: Salvation as Redemption

The Kingdom: Salvation through a King

The Prophets: Salvation Clarified and Deepened

The Gospels: Salvation Accomplished in Christ

Acts and Epistles: Salvation Proclaimed and Explained

Revelation: Salvation Consummated

The Bible tells one story: God saving a sinful people by grace through a promised Savior, for His glory and their eternal joy.

A Creed of God’s Saving Promise

We believe in one God,
the holy and faithful Creator,
who made all things good
and created humanity for life with Him.

We confess that through sin
the world fell under judgment and death,
yet God, in mercy, promised a Redeemer
who would crush the serpent
and restore what was lost.

We believe that God called Abraham
to bless all nations,
redeemed His people from slavery by blood and power,
and promised a righteous King
from the house of David
whose kingdom would never end.

We believe that through the prophets
God promised a new covenant—
forgiving sin, giving new hearts,
and saving His people through a suffering Servant.

We believe in Jesus Christ,
the eternal Son of God,
born of the virgin Mary,
the promised Savior, Messiah, and Lord,
who lived without sin,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried
for our salvation.

We believe He rose bodily from the dead,
ascended into heaven,
and reigns at the right hand of the Father,
pouring out the Holy Spirit
to apply redemption to all who believe.

We believe that salvation is by grace alone,
through faith alone,
in Christ alone,
to the glory of God alone.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the life of the world to come,
when the Lamb who was slain
will make all things new
and God will dwell with His redeemed forever.

Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Believe!
  • Rejoice!
  • Proclaim!
]]> In the birth of Christ, God brings the long-promised salvation that reconciles sinners to Himself. In part 4 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:8-20.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

What is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s gracious work by which He rescues sinners from sin, judgment, and death, reconciles them to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and restores them to eternal life in His kingdom—received by grace through faith, resulting in forgiveness, new life, and final renewal of all things

Understanding the Text

  • Ordinary Shepherds (2:8-9)
  • Good News for All (2:10-12)
  • Glory and Peace (2:13-14)
  • Faith, Witness, Wonder (2:15-20)

Genesis: Salvation Promised and Foreshadowed

Exodus: Salvation as Redemption

The Kingdom: Salvation through a King

The Prophets: Salvation Clarified and Deepened

The Gospels: Salvation Accomplished in Christ

Acts and Epistles: Salvation Proclaimed and Explained

Revelation: Salvation Consummated

The Bible tells one story: God saving a sinful people by grace through a promised Savior, for His glory and their eternal joy.

A Creed of God’s Saving Promise

We believe in one God,
the holy and faithful Creator,
who made all things good
and created humanity for life with Him.

We confess that through sin
the world fell under judgment and death,
yet God, in mercy, promised a Redeemer
who would crush the serpent
and restore what was lost.

We believe that God called Abraham
to bless all nations,
redeemed His people from slavery by blood and power,
and promised a righteous King
from the house of David
whose kingdom would never end.

We believe that through the prophets
God promised a new covenant—
forgiving sin, giving new hearts,
and saving His people through a suffering Servant.

We believe in Jesus Christ,
the eternal Son of God,
born of the virgin Mary,
the promised Savior, Messiah, and Lord,
who lived without sin,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried
for our salvation.

We believe He rose bodily from the dead,
ascended into heaven,
and reigns at the right hand of the Father,
pouring out the Holy Spirit
to apply redemption to all who believe.

We believe that salvation is by grace alone,
through faith alone,
in Christ alone,
to the glory of God alone.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the life of the world to come,
when the Lamb who was slain
will make all things new
and God will dwell with His redeemed forever.

Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Believe!
  • Rejoice!
  • Proclaim!
]]> In the birth of Christ, God brings the long-promised salvation that reconciles sinners to Himself. In part 4 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:8-20.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

What is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s gracious work by which He rescues sinners from sin, judgment, and death, reconciles them to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and restores them to eternal life in His kingdom—received by grace through faith, resulting in forgiveness, new life, and final renewal of all things

Understanding the Text

  • Ordinary Shepherds (2:8-9)
  • Good News for All (2:10-12)
  • Glory and Peace (2:13-14)
  • Faith, Witness, Wonder (2:15-20)

Genesis: Salvation Promised and Foreshadowed

Exodus: Salvation as Redemption

The Kingdom: Salvation through a King

The Prophets: Salvation Clarified and Deepened

The Gospels: Salvation Accomplished in Christ

Acts and Epistles: Salvation Proclaimed and Explained

Revelation: Salvation Consummated

The Bible tells one story: God saving a sinful people by grace through a promised Savior, for His glory and their eternal joy.

A Creed of God’s Saving Promise

We believe in one God,
the holy and faithful Creator,
who made all things good
and created humanity for life with Him.

We confess that through sin
the world fell under judgment and death,
yet God, in mercy, promised a Redeemer
who would crush the serpent
and restore what was lost.

We believe that God called Abraham
to bless all nations,
redeemed His people from slavery by blood and power,
and promised a righteous King
from the house of David
whose kingdom would never end.

We believe that through the prophets
God promised a new covenant—
forgiving sin, giving new hearts,
and saving His people through a suffering Servant.

We believe in Jesus Christ,
the eternal Son of God,
born of the virgin Mary,
the promised Savior, Messiah, and Lord,
who lived without sin,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried
for our salvation.

We believe He rose bodily from the dead,
ascended into heaven,
and reigns at the right hand of the Father,
pouring out the Holy Spirit
to apply redemption to all who believe.

We believe that salvation is by grace alone,
through faith alone,
in Christ alone,
to the glory of God alone.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the life of the world to come,
when the Lamb who was slain
will make all things new
and God will dwell with His redeemed forever.

Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Believe!
  • Rejoice!
  • Proclaim!
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2025/12/21113836/Christmas-2025-Cover.jpg The Promise of Salvation false no 29:12 In the birth of Christ, God brings the long-promised salvation that reconciles sinners to Himself. In part 4 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:8-20.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

What is Salvation?

Salvation is God’s gracious work by which He rescues sinners from sin, judgment, and death, reconciles them to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and restores them to eternal life in His kingdom—received by grace through faith, resulting in forgiveness, new life, and final renewal of all things

Understanding the Text

  • Ordinary Shepherds (2:8-9)
  • Good News for All (2:10-12)
  • Glory and Peace (2:13-14)
  • Faith, Witness, Wonder (2:15-20)

Genesis: Salvation Promised and Foreshadowed

Exodus: Salvation as Redemption

The Kingdom: Salvation through a King

The Prophets: Salvation Clarified and Deepened

The Gospels: Salvation Accomplished in Christ

Acts and Epistles: Salvation Proclaimed and Explained

Revelation: Salvation Consummated

The Bible tells one story: God saving a sinful people by grace through a promised Savior, for His glory and their eternal joy.

A Creed of God’s Saving Promise

We believe in one God,
the holy and faithful Creator,
who made all things good
and created humanity for life with Him.

We confess that through sin
the world fell under judgment and death,
yet God, in mercy, promised a Redeemer
who would crush the serpent
and restore what was lost.

We believe that God called Abraham
to bless all nations,
redeemed His people from slavery by blood and power,
and promised a righteous King
from the house of David
whose kingdom would never end.

We believe that through the prophets
God promised a new covenant—
forgiving sin, giving new hearts,
and saving His people through a suffering Servant.

We believe in Jesus Christ,
the eternal Son of God,
born of the virgin Mary,
the promised Savior, Messiah, and Lord,
who lived without sin,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried
for our salvation.

We believe He rose bodily from the dead,
ascended into heaven,
and reigns at the right hand of the Father,
pouring out the Holy Spirit
to apply redemption to all who believe.

We believe that salvation is by grace alone,
through faith alone,
in Christ alone,
to the glory of God alone.

We believe in the resurrection of the dead,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the life of the world to come,
when the Lamb who was slain
will make all things new
and God will dwell with His redeemed forever.

Amen.

Applying the Text

  • Believe!
  • Rejoice!
  • Proclaim!
]]> No no The Promise of Joy https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2025/12/the-promise-of-joy/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:57:24 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11879 True joy is rooted in God’s steady, everlasting faithfulness - not shifting, temporal circumstances. In part 3 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-56.

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Study Notes

Joy…

  • often appears in unlikely places (Luke 1:39-45)
  • flows from recognizing God’s grace (Luke 1:46-49)
  • springs from God’s faithfulness (Luke 1:50-56)
  • overflows in worship and witness

Biblical Joy

Applying the Text

  • Choose God’s gift of joy
  • Worship God’s Son with joy
  • Share God’s joy with others
]]> True joy is rooted in God’s steady, everlasting faithfulness - not shifting, temporal circumstances. In part 3 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-56.

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Study Notes

Joy…

  • often appears in unlikely places (Luke 1:39-45)
  • flows from recognizing God’s grace (Luke 1:46-49)
  • springs from God’s faithfulness (Luke 1:50-56)
  • overflows in worship and witness

Biblical Joy

Applying the Text

  • Choose God’s gift of joy
  • Worship God’s Son with joy
  • Share God’s joy with others
]]> True joy is rooted in God’s steady, everlasting faithfulness - not shifting, temporal circumstances. In part 3 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-56.

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Study Notes

Joy…

  • often appears in unlikely places (Luke 1:39-45)
  • flows from recognizing God’s grace (Luke 1:46-49)
  • springs from God’s faithfulness (Luke 1:50-56)
  • overflows in worship and witness

Biblical Joy

Applying the Text

  • Choose God’s gift of joy
  • Worship God’s Son with joy
  • Share God’s joy with others
]]> True joy is rooted in God’s steady, everlasting faithfulness - not shifting, temporal circumstances. In part 3 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-56.

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Study Notes

Joy…

  • often appears in unlikely places (Luke 1:39-45)
  • flows from recognizing God’s grace (Luke 1:46-49)
  • springs from God’s faithfulness (Luke 1:50-56)
  • overflows in worship and witness

Biblical Joy

Applying the Text

  • Choose God’s gift of joy
  • Worship God’s Son with joy
  • Share God’s joy with others
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2025/12/21113836/Christmas-2025-Cover.jpg The Promise of Joy false no 39:30 True joy is rooted in God’s steady, everlasting faithfulness - not shifting, temporal circumstances. In part 3 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-56.

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Study Notes

Joy…

  • often appears in unlikely places (Luke 1:39-45)
  • flows from recognizing God’s grace (Luke 1:46-49)
  • springs from God’s faithfulness (Luke 1:50-56)
  • overflows in worship and witness

Biblical Joy

Applying the Text

  • Choose God’s gift of joy
  • Worship God’s Son with joy
  • Share God’s joy with others
]]> No no The Promise of Presence https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2025/12/the-promise-of-presence/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:42:12 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11877 At Christmas we celebrate that God keeps His promise to be with His people - dwelling among us in Jesus and living within us by His Spirit - so that we are never alone. In part 2 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 40:34-38, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and John 14:15-17.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • God with His People: The Glory in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
  • God’s Promise to Be with Us: The Sign of Immanuel
  • God with Us: The Birth of Jesus
  • God Within Us: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Story of the Presence of God

  • Creation: Walking with God
  • Israel: Tabernacle and Temple Glory
  • Christ: Immanuel – God with Us
  • The Holy Spirit: Permanent Indwelling of the Believer
  • The New Earth: Immediate, Permanent, Joyful Presence

The Presents of God’s Presence

  • Peace
  • Guidance
  • Comfort
  • Strength
  • Forgiveness
  • Hope

Applying the Text

  • Practice awareness of God’s presence
  • Live with courage, not fear
  • Draw on God’s strength
  • Face suffering with hope
  • Practice the “ministry of presence” for others
  • Trust God and wait patiently
]]> At Christmas we celebrate that God keeps His promise to be with His people - dwelling among us in Jesus and living within us by His Spirit - so that we are never alone. In part 2 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 40:34-38, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and John 14:15-17.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • God with His People: The Glory in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
  • God’s Promise to Be with Us: The Sign of Immanuel
  • God with Us: The Birth of Jesus
  • God Within Us: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Story of the Presence of God

  • Creation: Walking with God
  • Israel: Tabernacle and Temple Glory
  • Christ: Immanuel – God with Us
  • The Holy Spirit: Permanent Indwelling of the Believer
  • The New Earth: Immediate, Permanent, Joyful Presence

The Presents of God’s Presence

  • Peace
  • Guidance
  • Comfort
  • Strength
  • Forgiveness
  • Hope

Applying the Text

  • Practice awareness of God’s presence
  • Live with courage, not fear
  • Draw on God’s strength
  • Face suffering with hope
  • Practice the “ministry of presence” for others
  • Trust God and wait patiently
]]> At Christmas we celebrate that God keeps His promise to be with His people - dwelling among us in Jesus and living within us by His Spirit - so that we are never alone. In part 2 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 40:34-38, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and John 14:15-17.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • God with His People: The Glory in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
  • God’s Promise to Be with Us: The Sign of Immanuel
  • God with Us: The Birth of Jesus
  • God Within Us: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Story of the Presence of God

  • Creation: Walking with God
  • Israel: Tabernacle and Temple Glory
  • Christ: Immanuel – God with Us
  • The Holy Spirit: Permanent Indwelling of the Believer
  • The New Earth: Immediate, Permanent, Joyful Presence

The Presents of God’s Presence

  • Peace
  • Guidance
  • Comfort
  • Strength
  • Forgiveness
  • Hope

Applying the Text

  • Practice awareness of God’s presence
  • Live with courage, not fear
  • Draw on God’s strength
  • Face suffering with hope
  • Practice the “ministry of presence” for others
  • Trust God and wait patiently
]]> At Christmas we celebrate that God keeps His promise to be with His people - dwelling among us in Jesus and living within us by His Spirit - so that we are never alone. In part 2 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 40:34-38, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and John 14:15-17.

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • God with His People: The Glory in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
  • God’s Promise to Be with Us: The Sign of Immanuel
  • God with Us: The Birth of Jesus
  • God Within Us: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Story of the Presence of God

  • Creation: Walking with God
  • Israel: Tabernacle and Temple Glory
  • Christ: Immanuel – God with Us
  • The Holy Spirit: Permanent Indwelling of the Believer
  • The New Earth: Immediate, Permanent, Joyful Presence

The Presents of God’s Presence

  • Peace
  • Guidance
  • Comfort
  • Strength
  • Forgiveness
  • Hope

Applying the Text

  • Practice awareness of God’s presence
  • Live with courage, not fear
  • Draw on God’s strength
  • Face suffering with hope
  • Practice the “ministry of presence” for others
  • Trust God and wait patiently
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2025/12/21113836/Christmas-2025-Cover.jpg The Promise of Presence false no 37:17 At Christmas we celebrate that God keeps His promise to be with His people - dwelling among us in Jesus and living within us by His Spirit - so that we are never alone. In part 2 of Christmas 2025: Promises Kept, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 40:34-38, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and John 14:15-17.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • God with His People: The Glory in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
  • God’s Promise to Be with Us: The Sign of Immanuel
  • God with Us: The Birth of Jesus
  • God Within Us: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

The Biblical Story of the Presence of God

  • Creation: Walking with God
  • Israel: Tabernacle and Temple Glory
  • Christ: Immanuel – God with Us
  • The Holy Spirit: Permanent Indwelling of the Believer
  • The New Earth: Immediate, Permanent, Joyful Presence

The Presents of God’s Presence

  • Peace
  • Guidance
  • Comfort
  • Strength
  • Forgiveness
  • Hope

Applying the Text

  • Practice awareness of God’s presence
  • Live with courage, not fear
  • Draw on God’s strength
  • Face suffering with hope
  • Practice the “ministry of presence” for others
  • Trust God and wait patiently
]]> No no The Promise of Hope https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2025/12/the-promise-of-hope/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:37:48 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11874 Even at humanity’s lowest point, God promised a Savior who would bring light, hope, and restoration. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-14, and Matthew 4:12-17.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2025: PROMISES KEPT

Christmas is more than a season of celebration – it is the culmination of a story God began writing before the foundation of the world. From the first whisper of hope in Eden to the words of prophets who spoke of a coming King, Scripture carries a single thread of expectation: God would send a Savior. In this series, “Promises Kept”, we will trace that story and see how every longing, every shadow, and every promise finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the manger, we discover not merely the arrival of a child, but the faithfulness of a God who keeps His word.

God’s Grand Story
Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Biblical Hope

Understanding the Text

  • Hope is First Revealed (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • Hope Becomes Clearer (Isaiah 9:1-7)
  • Hope Takes on Human Flesh (John 1:1-14)
  • Hope is Proclaimed in Jesus (Matthew 4:12-17)

The Biblical Hope… For YOU

Applying the Text

  • Do you have HOPE?
  • Do you promise to keep Christ in CHRISTmas?
]]> Even at humanity’s lowest point, God promised a Savior who would bring light, hope, and restoration. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-14, and Matthew 4:12-17.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2025: PROMISES KEPT

Christmas is more than a season of celebration – it is the culmination of a story God began writing before the foundation of the world. From the first whisper of hope in Eden to the words of prophets who spoke of a coming King, Scripture carries a single thread of expectation: God would send a Savior. In this series, “Promises Kept”, we will trace that story and see how every longing, every shadow, and every promise finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the manger, we discover not merely the arrival of a child, but the faithfulness of a God who keeps His word.

God’s Grand Story
Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Biblical Hope

Understanding the Text

  • Hope is First Revealed (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • Hope Becomes Clearer (Isaiah 9:1-7)
  • Hope Takes on Human Flesh (John 1:1-14)
  • Hope is Proclaimed in Jesus (Matthew 4:12-17)

The Biblical Hope… For YOU

Applying the Text

  • Do you have HOPE?
  • Do you promise to keep Christ in CHRISTmas?
]]> Even at humanity’s lowest point, God promised a Savior who would bring light, hope, and restoration. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-14, and Matthew 4:12-17.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2025: PROMISES KEPT

Christmas is more than a season of celebration – it is the culmination of a story God began writing before the foundation of the world. From the first whisper of hope in Eden to the words of prophets who spoke of a coming King, Scripture carries a single thread of expectation: God would send a Savior. In this series, “Promises Kept”, we will trace that story and see how every longing, every shadow, and every promise finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the manger, we discover not merely the arrival of a child, but the faithfulness of a God who keeps His word.

God’s Grand Story
Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Biblical Hope

Understanding the Text

  • Hope is First Revealed (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • Hope Becomes Clearer (Isaiah 9:1-7)
  • Hope Takes on Human Flesh (John 1:1-14)
  • Hope is Proclaimed in Jesus (Matthew 4:12-17)

The Biblical Hope… For YOU

Applying the Text

  • Do you have HOPE?
  • Do you promise to keep Christ in CHRISTmas?
]]> Even at humanity’s lowest point, God promised a Savior who would bring light, hope, and restoration. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-14, and Matthew 4:12-17.

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Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2025: PROMISES KEPT

Christmas is more than a season of celebration – it is the culmination of a story God began writing before the foundation of the world. From the first whisper of hope in Eden to the words of prophets who spoke of a coming King, Scripture carries a single thread of expectation: God would send a Savior. In this series, “Promises Kept”, we will trace that story and see how every longing, every shadow, and every promise finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the manger, we discover not merely the arrival of a child, but the faithfulness of a God who keeps His word.

God’s Grand Story
Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Biblical Hope

Understanding the Text

  • Hope is First Revealed (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • Hope Becomes Clearer (Isaiah 9:1-7)
  • Hope Takes on Human Flesh (John 1:1-14)
  • Hope is Proclaimed in Jesus (Matthew 4:12-17)

The Biblical Hope… For YOU

Applying the Text

  • Do you have HOPE?
  • Do you promise to keep Christ in CHRISTmas?
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Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

CHRISTMAS 2025: PROMISES KEPT

Christmas is more than a season of celebration – it is the culmination of a story God began writing before the foundation of the world. From the first whisper of hope in Eden to the words of prophets who spoke of a coming King, Scripture carries a single thread of expectation: God would send a Savior. In this series, “Promises Kept”, we will trace that story and see how every longing, every shadow, and every promise finds its “Yes” and “Amen” in the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather around the manger, we discover not merely the arrival of a child, but the faithfulness of a God who keeps His word.

God’s Grand Story
Creation – Fall – Redemption – Restoration

Biblical Hope

Understanding the Text

  • Hope is First Revealed (Genesis 3:14-15)
  • Hope Becomes Clearer (Isaiah 9:1-7)
  • Hope Takes on Human Flesh (John 1:1-14)
  • Hope is Proclaimed in Jesus (Matthew 4:12-17)

The Biblical Hope… For YOU

Applying the Text

  • Do you have HOPE?
  • Do you promise to keep Christ in CHRISTmas?
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