At the age of 30, Jesus began His public ministry. He came to offer Himself to everyone…Jews and Gentiles, men and women, adults and children. One day, the people were bringing little children to Jesus. His disciples attempted to send the children away from Him. But Jesus did not allow this to happen. He said to them: “LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME, AND DO NOT HINDER THEM. FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD BELONGS TO SUCH AS THESE.” And He took the children in His arms and blessed them. He told the people that unless someone comes to Him with the faith and dependence of a small child, he cannot enter His kingdom.
One night a great storm engulfed the small boat Jesus and His disciples sailed in. He arose and rebuked the wind and sea was calm. 
Everywhere He went the miracles He performed provided undeniable evidence that He was indeed the Son of God. He made the lame walk and the blind see. He healed lepers and raised the dead.
The followers of Jesus took His body and put it in a tomb. For three days His body lay there. A large stone barred the entrance to the tomb and soldiers stood guard.
Very early on the third day, there was a violent earthquake for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled back the massive stone. The guards were so afraid that they shook with fear and fainted.
Some women who loved Jesus arrived at the tomb and found it empty. Jesus had risen from the dead. He was victorious over even death and offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent of their sins and put their trust in Him as Savior and Lord. He is alive!
Our story concludes tonight with the return of Jesus to heaven, 40 days after His resurrection from the dead. His work on earth was finished. He had come as the promised Savior, to die in the place of sinful people, the righteous for the unrighteous, receiving in Himself the punishment for our sins. He now returned to His father. An angel spoke to His followers at His departure: "WHY DO YOU STAND HERE LOOKING INTO THE SKY? THIS SAME JESUS, WHO HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM YOU INTO HEAVEN, WILL COME BACK IN THE SAME WAY YOU HAVE SEEN HIM GO INTO HEAVEN.”
So a new story was promised. The story of Jesus Christ’s return to earth in the future…a second coming to earth. We look to that day with excitement and anticipation. He will return as the King and Lord of all.
One night a great storm engulfed the small boat Jesus and His disciples sailed in. He arose and rebuked the wind and sea was calm. 
Everywhere He went the miracles He performed provided undeniable evidence that He was indeed the Son of God. He made the lame walk and the blind see. He healed lepers and raised the dead.No where was Jesus’ power more displayed than at the graveside of His friend, Lazarus. Word had been sent to Jesus that Lazarus was sick. When Jesus finally arrived at the grave, Lazarus had been dead and buried for four days. After the stone was moved from the opening, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth!” The dead man came out at the command of Jesus. Even the power of life and death rested in the hands of the Son of God.
The followers of Jesus took His body and put it in a tomb. For three days His body lay there. A large stone barred the entrance to the tomb and soldiers stood guard.
Very early on the third day, there was a violent earthquake for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and rolled back the massive stone. The guards were so afraid that they shook with fear and fainted.
Some women who loved Jesus arrived at the tomb and found it empty. Jesus had risen from the dead. He was victorious over even death and offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who repent of their sins and put their trust in Him as Savior and Lord. He is alive! Our story concludes tonight with the return of Jesus to heaven, 40 days after His resurrection from the dead. His work on earth was finished. He had come as the promised Savior, to die in the place of sinful people, the righteous for the unrighteous, receiving in Himself the punishment for our sins. He now returned to His father. An angel spoke to His followers at His departure: "WHY DO YOU STAND HERE LOOKING INTO THE SKY? THIS SAME JESUS, WHO HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM YOU INTO HEAVEN, WILL COME BACK IN THE SAME WAY YOU HAVE SEEN HIM GO INTO HEAVEN.”
So a new story was promised. The story of Jesus Christ’s return to earth in the future…a second coming to earth. We look to that day with excitement and anticipation. He will return as the King and Lord of all.
1 comment:
A great job commenting on your Nativity production. I look for His coming. It can't be too soon.
Mother
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