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Christmas Is for Those Who Wait
The document discusses how Christmas is for those who wait. It provides biblical examples of faithful people in the Old Testament who waited for God's salvation and the coming of the Messiah, such as Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph. It then gives an overview of the history of Israel from the time of Abraham until Jesus' ministry, noting how God's people had to endure times of waiting during exile, dispersion and captivity. The theme of waiting patiently for God is shown in various psalms and prophets. The document encourages readers to reflect on whether they are able to be satisfied in God even during times of silence, hardship or prolonged waiting.
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- 23. Wait forthe Lord! Bestrong,and letyourhearttake courage;waitfortheLord! -Psalm27:14
- 24. "Bestrong,and letyourheart takecourage,all youwhowait fortheLord!" -Psalm31:24
- 25. "Iwaited patientlyfortheLord;he inclined tomeandheardmycry." -Psalm40:1
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- 27. Advent: isusedespeciallyof thecomingof JesusChrist attheincarnation. Holman’sBibleDictionary
- 28. O come, Ocome, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear
- 29. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shallcome to thee, O Israel
- 30. Come, Thou longexpected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee.
- 31. Israel's strength andconsolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart.
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- 66. Attheheartoftheirself-understanding wasthefactthattheir God,whowas Godalone,thelivingGod,andCreator of allthatis,hadchosento dwell personallyintheirmidst,
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- 69. Itis thistotalidentificationofthe people withtheircityasGod’sown dwellingplacethatliesbehindthe utter anguishofthesepoems,
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- 83. "Thoughthefigtreeshouldnotblossom, nor fruitbeonthevines, theproduce oftheolivefail andthefieldsyieldnofood, -Habakkuk3:17-18
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- 90. Satisfied in God Arewe Able to be while waiting?
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- 106. Abraham to David= 14 David to Exile = 14 Exile to Christ = 14
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