Tag: Rachel

  • Mothers Weeping, Children Rejoicing

    Mothers Weeping, Children Rejoicing

    Jesus is the pre-eminent example of one who wept and rejoiced with his friends. Of Christ’s weeping and rejoicing with us, the prophet Zephaniah says, “The Lord your God … will rejoice over you with gladness … I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival” (Zeph 3:17-18).

  • God Reveals His Son through an Evil King

    God Reveals His Son through an Evil King

      Text: Matthew 2:13-18 Scripture Readings: Hosea 11:1-2; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Genesis 35:16-20; Matthew 2:13-23 December 28, 2008 • Download this sermon (PDF) Introduction This day is called “Holy Innocents Day” by the Roman Catholic Church to commemorate the massacre of infants two years and younger in Bethlehem by King Herod after Jesus was born. During the early…