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Preparing for the Lord

Discover the importance of spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus in Luke 3:1-5, reflecting on repentance and building closer connections with God. Explore what changes can enhance your spiritual journey this holiday season and draw near to God with James 4:8 as a guide. Let this message guide you to align your heart for the true spirit of Christmas.

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Preparing for the Lord

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  1. Preparing for the Lord Luke 3:1-5 Pastor Keone

  2. What gets you into the Christmas spirit?

  3. 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar-- when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert. • Time Stamp

  4. 3 He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4 As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. 5 Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. 6 And all mankind will see God's salvation.'"

  5. How are you preparing yourself spiritually for the coming of Jesus? Building off the idea of repentance • What do you need to STOP doing? • What do you need to START doing?

  6. James 4:8 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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