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Should Christians get involved in supporting or celebrating Christmas? Have you ever heard that argument? Why in the world would Christians want to get involved in something that was really a “pagan holiday,” that we the Church co-opted? So for those critics, I have three points.
Number one: Do you give your kids birthday gifts? You celebrate your kids birthdays, why not celebrate the birth of the Savior? If we’re not going to do it now, when would you decide to do it? That would be a question.
Secondly, in 1st Corinthians 9:22, Paul says, “I became all things to all men, that by all means I may win some.” I can’t think of a time, and I doubt that you could think of a time in the year when there is more focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Once a year, the world is confronted with the reality of His coming. And I think that’s great!
The third point is in Matthew 16:18,where Jesus said, “On this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The idea is not that we are holding out against the world. The idea is that we are assaulting a world and they cannot overwhelm us. They cannot withstand the assault of the Church. The very fact that you and I are here, 2000 years after the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, is evidence of that. The world has done everything it can to squash the message, destroy the Word, and intimidate believers. Yet, all around the world today there are those who are singing praise, spreading the Word and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if we co-opt or take over Christmas, that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to seize the gates of the enemy. This is why we’re here and why this season is so important.

Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003

Psalm 1 Introduction (Part 2)

Psalm 1 Introduction (Part 2)

Emmaus Road disciples (Luk 24:25-53) received a bible study from Christ that showed them the thread of Psalms has 22 prophesies:

(1) Psa 2:1-12 the coming King Son of God Mat 3:17;

(2) Psa 8:2, 6 Ruler of all Mat 21:15-16;

(3) Psa 16:10 resurrection from the dead Mat 28:7;

(4) Psa 22:1 My God, My God; Mat 27:46;

(5) Psa 22:7-8 Mocked by enemies Luk 23:35 ;

(6) Psa 22:16 His hands and feet would be pierced Joh 20:27;

(7) Psa 22:18 cast lots for His clothing Mat 27:35-36;

(8) Psa 34:20 bones unbroken Joh 19:32-36;

(9) Psa 35:11 falsely accused Mar 14:57;

(10) Psa 35:19 hated without a cause Joh 15:25;

(11) Psa 40:7-8 commitment to do God's will Heb 10:7;

(12) Psa 41:9 betrayed by a friend Luk 22:47;

(13) Psa 45:6 eternal King Heb 1:8;

(14) Psa 68:18 ascend into heaven Act 1:9-11;

(15) Psa 69:9 a zeal for God's house Joh 2:17;

(16) Psa 69:21 vinegar and gall to drink Mat 27:31;

(17) Psa 109:4 prays for enemies Luk 23:34;

(18) Psa 109:8 betrayer is replaced Act 1:20;

(19) Psa 110:1 seated at God's right hand and rule over enemies Mat 22:44;

(20) Psa 110:4 a priest after Melchisidech Heb 5:6;

(21) Psa 118:22 the Chief Cornerstone of God's building Mat 21:42;

(22) Psa 118:26 Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Mat 21:9.

Psalms 1 is an introduction to the theme of the book; the way of blessing verses cursing. Psa 1:1 "Blessed" is in the plural and is the result of choosing the right path in the beginning; This person "has not walked in the direction of the ungodly, nor stood in the path of sinners".

Scripture References: Psalms 118:26, Psalms 22:16, John 2:17, Psalms 35:11, Acts 1:20, Matthew 21:15-16, Psalms 41:9, Matthew 21:42, Luke 23:35, Psalms 69:9, John 19:32-36, Psalms 109:8, Psalms 8:2-6, Hebrews 10:7, Psalms 118:22, Psalms 22:7-8, Acts 1:9-11, Psalms 34:20, Luke 23:34, Matthew 3:17, Psalms 40:7-8, Hebrews 5:6, Matthew 27:46, Psalms 68:18, Matthew 27:35-36, Psalms 2:1-12, Psalms 109:4, John 15:25, Psalms 110:4, Psalms 22:1, Hebrews 1:8, Psalms 1:1, Psalms 22:18, Luke 24:25-53, Matthew 27:31, Psalms 35:19, Matthew 22:44, Matthew 28:7, Psalms 45:6, Matthew 21:9, John 20:27, Psalms 69:21, Mark 14:57, Psalms 110:1, Psalms 16:10, Luke 22:47

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