Freedom Fellowship Advent Podcast Freedom Fellowship Church

What did the angels say when you stripped away Your glory?Did they turn away in shame?Did they recognize You? Did some stare in horror as God became like me?It was not enough though, was it,for you to become like me.You who lived before eternityand walked the heavensand held the constellations in Your hand were reduced to a clump of cells tucked into the womb of a child.For me.And that, dearest Lord, I do not understand.Marvelous are Thy works.The baby Jesus was born ...

The Innkeeper’s Wife“No, there’s no room for the likes of you,and yes, I can see your wife. Now get from the door, let the others by, don’t trouble me with your life.Besides the fact, have you no senseto bring her so close to time?Why in God’s name would you have a child, there’s quite enough of your kind!If you must there’s a cave, a place for sheep,outback on the hillside near.Go out there, don’t bother to pay, just don’t let my husband hear.”And so it was that God’s cru...

Wee little Mary who all thought goodBelieved the angel’s word,But what thought those who with her stoodWhen of her blessed womb they heard?There was much joy in the camp along the road to Bethlehem that night. Mary’s mother never left her side. Her father, Heli, continually doted over their care, setting the example for the rest of the family. The family, he said, had suffered enough shame, and now it was to be over.Mary’s strength improved throughout the day. Her mother’s home cooking certain...

Would you be at peace if an otherworldly being suddenly stood before you? That's exactly what happened when an angel would appear to people. They suddenly stood before Mary. They appeared before the shepherds. Each time the angel would greet them with the word "peace." It is that same greeting that these "ministering spirits" extend to you and me: "Peace on Earth and goodwill to mankind." There is peace between God and man because Jesus came to pay the price for our sins.Do you need peace kno...

Have you ever thought how strange of Him to introduce His Son through the appearance of sin?Mary could not take much more. Joseph feared for her. Over the days, her voice was tinged more and more with pain. He feared for the baby. Would Mary have the strength left when the child chose to be born? He was too young, too inexperienced, for this.After all, a Jewish man was not supposed to know about babies being born. In the village, the midwife was present along with the mother, grandmother and ...

Mary’s Lullaby Hidden in my womb so deepSafe beneath my heart,Be still, Little One, for very soon Your life from me will part.Who will you beO Son of mineIs it true what the angels say? I care not, as long as soon In my arms, You safely lay.The valley of the Jordan River borders the land of Samaria to the west and the Decapolis to the east. Running fifty or so miles due south to the Dead Sea, it was the most common travel route to Jerusalem and beyond for the Jews who live...