Tag: Efe Abbe

• Acts: Taking the Good News Home

  

  Acts: Taking the Good News Home. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 24, 2026

  Devotion

  acts 1, Efe Abbe, family, john 7, mark 3, prayer, Series: Acts

• Acts: In the Meantime

  

  Acts: In the Meantime. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 17, 2026

  Devotion

  acts 1, Efe Abbe, holy spirit, Series: Acts, time

• Acts: Our Personal and Intimate Resurrected God

  

  Written by Efe Abbe. What is profound about the Lord Jesus is that He was intentionally selective in who He revealed Himself to after His resurrection. The crowds…

  Efe Abbe

  March 10, 2026

  Devotion

  acts 1, Efe Abbe, holy spirit, Jesus, Series: Acts, testimony

• Gospel of Luke: Questions and Responses (Part 3 of 3)

  

  The third part of three posts answering the questions posed during the panel discussion on the Gospel of Luke.

  clcstarter

  February 28, 2026

  Devotion

  Aisha Darwesh, Efe Abbe, Mary Mother of Jesus, Nate Warren, Paul Lane, Questions and Responses, Series: Gospel of Luke, spiritual gifts, Stefan Johnsson

• Gospel of Luke: Questions and Responses (Part 2 of 3)

  

  The second part of three posts answering the questions posed during the panel discussion on the Gospel of Luke.

  clcstarter

  February 28, 2026

  Devotion

  apologetics, bible, Efe Abbe, James Tour, Nate Warren, Paul Lane, Questions and Responses, Scott Fiddler, Series: Gospel of Luke, Stefan Johnsson

• Gospel of Luke: Questions and Responses (Part 1 of 3)

  

  The first part of three posts answering the questions posed during the panel discussion on the Gospel of Luke.

  clcstarter

  February 28, 2026

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Megan Meier, Nate Warren, Paul Lane, Questions and Responses, salvation, Scott Fiddler, Series: Gospel of Luke, Stefan Johnsson, worship

• Psalms: God, Our Champion

  

  Psalms: God, Our Champion. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 17, 2026

  Devotion

  colossians 1, Efe Abbe, God’s presence, holiness, psalm 24, Psalms, salvation

• Psalms: Unshakable Trust in God

  

  Psalms: Unshakable Trust in God. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 3, 2026

  Devotion

  david, Efe Abbe, prayer, psalm 27, Psalms, rescue, righteousness

• Gospel of Luke: Staying, Breaking Bread, and Seeing Jesus

  

  Gospel of Luke: Staying, Breaking Bread, and Seeing Jesus. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 23, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Jesus, luke 24, resurrection, revelation 3, scripture, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Grace on the Cusp of Eternity

  

  Gospel of Luke: Grace on the Cusp of Eternity. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 16, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, heaven, luke 23, mark 10, Series: Gospel of Luke, son of man, The Bible Project

• Gospel of Luke: The King Who Will Claim Us

  

  Gospel of Luke: The King Who Will Claim Us. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 9, 2025

  Devotion

  Cross, Efe Abbe, ephesians 1, ephesians 2, John 1, king of the jews, luke 23, Pontius Pilate, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: “But now…the time has come…”

  

  Gospel of Luke: “But now…the time has come…” Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 2, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, isaiah 53, luke 22, ministry, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: The Unsearchable Wisdom of God

  

  Gospel of Luke: The Unsearchable Wisdom of God. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  November 18, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, God the Son, Jesus, luke 22, Passover, redemption, romans 11, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: God is Sovereign Over History

  

  Gospel of Luke: God is Sovereign Over History. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  November 11, 2025

  Devotion

  daniel 9, Efe Abbe, end times, God, Jerusalem, luke 21, second coming, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Jesus’ Authority

  

  Gospel of Luke: Jesus’ Authority. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  October 28, 2025

  Devotion

  cornerstone, Efe Abbe, ephesians 2, Jesus, luke 20, pharisees, rejection, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Unworthy Servants

  

  Gospel of Luke: Unworthy Servants. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 26, 2025

  Devotion

  Downtown Abbey, Efe Abbe, luke 17, salvation, Series: Gospel of Luke, servants, sinners, works

• Gospel of Luke: Being the God Kind of Right

  

  Gospel of Luke: Being the God Kind of Right. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 19, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, kingdom of heaven, luke 16, mosaic laws, pharisees, romans 8, salvation, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: God’s Joy at Our Repentance

  

  Gospel of Luke: God’s Joy at Our Repentance. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 12, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, luke 15, parable of the lost coin, repentance, salvation, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Humility Precedes Honor

  

  Gospel of Luke: Humility Precedes Honor. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 5, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, humility, kingdom of god, luke 14, matthew 18, pharisees, pride, proverbs 3, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Delaying Repentance Is Eternally Risky

  

  Gospel of Luke: Delaying Repentance Is Eternally Risky. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 29, 2025

  Devotion

  acts 17, Efe Abbe, fig tree, gardening, luke 13, parable, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Waiting for The Master

  

  Gospel of Luke: Waiting for The Master. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 15, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, john 14, luke 12, matthew 28, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: To Fear Rightly

  

  Gospel of Luke: To Fear Rightly. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 8, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, ephesians 1, fear the lord, luke 12, persecution, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: What Kind of Neighbor Are You?

  

  Gospel of Luke: What Kind of Neighbor Are You? Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 17, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, good samaritan, love, luke 10, neighbor, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: An Accurate Accounting

  

  Gospel of Luke: An Accurate Accounting. Written by Efe Abe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 10, 2025

  Devotion

  comfort, Efe Abbe, following Jesus, luke 17, luke 9, matthew 8, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: None Like Jesus, God’s Only Son

  

  Gospel of Luke: None Like Jesus, God’s Only Son. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 3, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, elijah, heaven, Jesus, luke 9, moses, Series: Gospel of Luke, transfiguration

• Gospel of Luke: To Be Like My Rabbi

  

  Gospel of Luke: To Be Like My Rabbi. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  May 20, 2025

  Devotion

  disciples, Efe Abbe, evangelism, luke 9, sent, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Wisdom’s Children

  

  Gospel of Luke: Wisdom’s Children. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  May 6, 2025

  Devotion

  1 corinthians 1, Efe Abbe, Jesus, john the baptist, luke 7, ministries, Proverbs 1, Series: Gospel of Luke, wisdom

• Gospel of Luke: Known by Our Fruit

  

  Gospel of Luke: Known by Our Fruit. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 22, 2025

  Devotion

  bear fruit, Efe Abbe, fruit, fruit of the Spirit, galatians 5, genesis 1, luke 6, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Woeful Laughter?

  

  Gospel of Luke: Woeful Laughter? Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 15, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, laughter, luke 6, personal glory, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Hungry, Blessed, and Satisfied

  

  Gospel of Luke: Hungry, Blessed, and Satisfied. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 8, 2025

  Devotion

  blessed, Efe Abbe, giving, hunger, luke 6, matthew 6, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Old vs New

  

  Gospel of Luke: Old vs New. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 1, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, legalism, luke 5, new covenant, parable, Series: Gospel of Luke, wine

• Gospel of Luke: Trembling Before the Holy God

  

  Gospel of Luke: Trembling Before the Holy God. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 25, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, evangelism, fisher of men, holiness, isaiah 6, luke 5, Peter the Apostle, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: The Contempt of Familiarity

  

  Gospel of Luke: The Contempt of Familiarity. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 18, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Jesus, luke 4, mark 6, nazareth, pride, rejection, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Jesus – Son of God, Son of Man

  

  Gospel of Luke: Jesus – Son of God, Son of Man. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 11, 2025

  Devotion

  covenant, Efe Abbe, Finding Your Roots, genealogy, incarnation, luke 3, promises, Series: Gospel of Luke

• Gospel of Luke: Our Expectations vs the Reality of Jesus

  

  Gospel of Luke: Our Expectations vs the Reality of Jesus. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 28, 2025

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Jesus, luke 2, parents, Series: Gospel of Luke, son of god, temple, worship

• Gospel of Luke: The First Noel

  

  Gospel of Luke: The First Noel. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 24, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Jesus, luke 1, luke 2, Series: Gospel of Luke, shepherds, virgin birth

• Gospel of Luke: God’s Purpose Even in Our Pain

  

  Gospel of Luke: God’s Purpose Even in Our Pain. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 10, 2024

  Devotion

  Abraham, barenness, Efe Abbe, elizabeth, god's plan, jeremiah 29, luke 1, sarah, Series: Gospel of Luke, zechariah

• Hebrews: Jesus Never Changes

  

  Hebrews: Jesus Never Changes. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 27, 2024

  Devotion

  2 timothy 3, Efe Abbe, hebrews 13, james 1, leaders, preachers, Series on Hebrews, teachers, teaching

• Hebrews: Discipline = Proof of Sonship

  

  Hebrews: Discipline = Proof of Sonship. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 20, 2024

  Devotion

  discipline, Efe Abbe, hebrews 12, Jesus, proverbs 3, Series on Hebrews, sonship, trials

• Hebrews: Test, Trust, Triumph

  

  Hebrews: Test, Trust, Triumph. Written by Megan Meier.

  mjmeier100

  August 14, 2024

  Devotion

  Abraham, Efe Abbe, faith, hebrews 11, isaac, jacob, sacrifice, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: He Who Promised Is Faithful

  

  Hebrews: He Who Promised Is Faithful. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 13, 2024

  Devotion

  Abraham, Efe Abbe, faith, hebrews 11, promises, sarah, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: Perfected For All Time

  

  Hebrews: Perfected For All Time. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 30, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, hebrews 10, sacrifice, salvation, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: Jesus, Our Hope for Complete Perfection

  

  Hebrews: Jesus, Our Hope for Complete Perfection. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 16, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Hebrews 7, matthew 5, melchizedek, perfection, priesthood, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: When Repentance is Impossible

  

  Hebrews: When Repentance is Impossible. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 9, 2024

  Devotion

  1 john 2, apostasy, Efe Abbe, hebrews 6, holy spirit, repentance, salvation, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: All Will Be Incisively Examined

  

  Hebrews: All Will Be Incisively Examined. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 25, 2024

  Devotion

  disobedience, Efe Abbe, god’s word, hebrews 4, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: Jesus, Our Priest and Sacrifice

  

  Hebrews: Jesus, Our Priest and Sacrifice. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 18, 2024

  Devotion

  atonement, Efe Abbe, genesis 3, hebrews 2, high priest, Jesus, sacrifice, Series on Hebrews

• Hebrews: Jesus Above All

  

  Hebrews: Jesus Above All. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 11, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, hebrews 1, knowing jesus, Series on Hebrews

• Ecclesia: Called, Chosen, and Sent

  

  Ecclesia: Called, Chosen, and Sent. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 19, 2024

  Devotion

  acts 8, Efe Abbe, ministry, mission, Sermon Series Ecclesia

• Ecclesia: Solemn Celebrations

  

  Ecclesia: Solemn Celebrations. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 12, 2024

  Devotion

  1 corinthians 11, baptism, communion, confession, Efe Abbe, romans 6, sacraments, Sermon Series Ecclesia

• Ecclesia: Our Choices to Enter or Exit

  

  Ecclesia: Our Choices to Enter or Exit. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 5, 2024

  Devotion

  1 corinthians 5, church discipline, community, Efe Abbe, john 10, Sermon Series Ecclesia

• Ecclesia: Christ’s Well Organized Body

  

  Ecclesia: Christ’s Well Organized Body. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 20, 2024

  Devotion

  1 corinthians 12, church, Efe Abbe, Sermon Series Ecclesia, spiritual gifts

• Set Apart: Forever Holy, Forever Whole

  

  Set Apart: Forever Holy, Forever Whole. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 13, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, holiness, isaiah 11, Jesus, revelation 21, sacrifice, Sermon Series Set Apart

• Set Apart: Living What We Believe We Are

  

  Set Apart: Living What We Believe We Are. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 6, 2024

  Devotion

  colossians 1, Efe Abbe, holiness, Jesus, receive, Sermon Series Set Apart

• Set Apart: Jesus, the Better High Priest

  

  Set Apart: Jesus, the Better High Priest. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 30, 2024

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, hebrews 1, Hebrews 7, high priest, Jesus, sacrifice, Sermon Series Set Apart

• Set Apart: The Holy God Comes Near

  

  Set Apart: The Holy God Comes Near. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 23, 2024

  Devotion

  Aaron, atonement, Day of Atonement, Efe Abbe, God’s presence, holiness, John 1, leviticus 10, leviticus 16, Sermon Series Set Apart

• Set Apart: How it all Goes/Went Wrong

  

  Set Apart: How it all Goes/Went Wrong. Written by Efe ABbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 16, 2024

  Devotion

  adam and eve, disobedience, Efe Abbe, genesis 3, holiness, john 3, romans 1, Sermon Series Set Apart

• Genesis: The High Calling & Cost of Peacemaking

  

  Genesis: The High Calling & Cost of Peacemaking. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 15, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, genesis 45, isaiah 53, jacob, joseph, matthew 5, peacemakers, Series on Genesis, sermon on the mount

• Genesis: Jacob Finally Lets Go

  

  Genesis: Jacob Finally Lets Go. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 8, 2023

  Devotion

  benjamin, Efe Abbe, genesis 43, genesis 45, idols, jacob, joseph, planning, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: Humility – The Proof of Godly Wisdom

  

  Genesis: Humility – The Proof of Godly Wisdom. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  August 1, 2023

  Devotion

  dreams, Efe Abbe, genesis 41, God, humility, James 3, joseph, Proverbs 1, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: Battleground

  

  Genesis: Battleground. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 25, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, genesis 3, genesis 39, james 4, joseph, lust, matthew 4, potiphar, Series on Genesis, temptation

• Genesis: God-Sized Dreams

  

  Genesis: God-Sized Dreams. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 18, 2023

  Devotion

  brokenness, dreams, Efe Abbe, favoritism, genesis 37, jacob, jeremiah 29, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: A Thing That Ought Not Be Done

  

  Genesis: A Thing That Ought Not Be Done. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  July 11, 2023

  Devotion

  Dinah, Efe Abbe, genesis 34, isaiah 42, jacob, rape, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: Our Purpose Driven God

  

  Genesis: Our Purpose Driven God. Written by Efe Abbe. Happy 4th of July!

  Efe Abbe

  July 4, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, genesis 31, God, jacob, john 16, Laban, protection, rachel, romans 8, Series on Genesis, sin

• Genesis: Sisterly Strife

  

  Genesis: Sisterly Strife. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 27, 2023

  Devotion

  bilhah, conflict, Efe Abbe, genesis 30, jacob, james 4, leah, rachel, Series on Genesis, strife, zilpah

• Genesis: I Will Not Leave You

  

  Genesis: I Will Not Leave You. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 20, 2023

  Devotion

  deceitfulness, Efe Abbe, genesis 28, God, jacob, Jesus, matthew 28, promised land, romans 5, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: Choices and Consequences

  

  Genesis: Choices and Consequences. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 13, 2023

  Devotion

  2 corinthians 6, choices, consequences, Efe Abbe, esau, genesis 26, marriage, Series on Genesis

• Genesis: Brothers Divided

  

  Genesis: Brothers Divided. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  June 6, 2023

  Devotion

  conflict, division, Efe Abbe, ephesians 2, esau, genesis 25, genesis 4, jacob, Jesus, psalm 133, Series on Genesis, unity

• Genesis: Trusting God’s Wisdom

  

  Genesis: Trusting God’s Wisdom. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  May 30, 2023

  Devotion

  Abraham, Efe Abbe, Genesis 24, God, proverbs 3, rebekah, Series on Genesis, trust

• Genesis: Faith As Sight – Even in Death

  

  Genesis: Faith As Sight – Even in Death. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  May 23, 2023

  Devotion

  Abraham, Efe Abbe, faith, genesis 23, hebrews 11, Mamre, promises, sarah, Series on Genesis

• Unshakables: With God Forever

  

  Unshakables: With God Forever. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 11, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, eternity, heaven, revelation 21, revelation 22, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Unshakables: God’s Compassion and Justice

  

  Unshakables: God’s Compassion and Justice. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  April 4, 2023

  Devotion

  2 corinthians 5, compassion, Efe Abbe, exodus 34, golden calf, john 3, justice, matthew 9, mercy, moses, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Unshakables: It All Belongs to God

  

  Unshakables: It All Belongs to God. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 28, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, entitlement, generosity, kids, preschool, psalm 24, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Unshakables: Blessed Assurance

  

  Unshakables: Blessed Assurance. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 21, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, faith, hope, romans 5, Sermon Series Unshakables, trust

• Unshakables: My One Thing

  

  Unshakables: My One Thing. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 14, 2023

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, Good Shepherd, luke 10, Martha, mary, Rich Mullins, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Unshakables: We Are Family

  

  Unshakables: We Are Family. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  March 7, 2023

  Devotion

  1 corinthians 12, acts 2, church, community, Efe Abbe, ephesians 2, family, genesis 18, genesis 2, John 1, Sermon Series Unshakables, Sister Sledge

• Unshakables: Spirit Empowered

  

  Unshakables: Spirit Empowered. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 14, 2023

  Devotion

  acts 1, acts 2, Efe Abbe, galatians 5, good news, holy spirit, john 3, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Unshakables: The Turned Life

  

  Unshakables: The Turned Life. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  February 7, 2023

  Devotion

  1 john 1, 1 john 2, 1 john 3, Efe Abbe, isaiah 53, matthew 4, repentance, Sermon Series Unshakables, sin

• Unshakables: To Trust is to Obey

  

  Unshakables: To Trust is to Obey. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 31, 2023

  Devotion

  2 Corinthians 11, acts 9, Apostle Paul, Efe Abbe, galatians 1, lordship, luke 6, obedience, romans 1, Sermon Series Unshakables, trust

• Unshakables: The Unshakable Identity and Purpose

  

  Unshakables: The Unshakable Identity and Purpose. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  January 17, 2023

  Devotion

  church, Efe Abbe, Jesus, matthew 16, Peter the Apostle, Sermon Series Unshakables

• Advent: A Living Hope

  

  Advent: A Living Hope. Written by Efe Abbe.

  Efe Abbe

  December 27, 2022

  Devotion

  1 peter 1, Efe Abbe, hope, Jesus, Sermon Series Advent

• Advent: Expectation – Waiting Well

  

  Advent: Expectation – Waiting Well. Welcome our new starter writer, Efe Abbe! This is her first devotional.

  Efe Abbe

  December 20, 2022

  Devotion

  Efe Abbe, expectation, genesis 12, genesis 3, hebrews 11, isaiah 42, isaiah 61, luke 2, matthew 1, promise, revelation 21, Sermon Series Advent, waiting