Searching Blog: #Christmas
As you remember the story of Christ’s birth this Advent and Christmas season, join Groundwork in studying the women of the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we’ll remember the real meaning of Christmas and discover hope and a place in Jesus’ story for the broken, the traumatized, the outsider, and the imperfect.
It can be easy to get distracted by the activity and sentiment of the Christmas season but the fact that the Son of God became human is a life-changing truth that deserves our attention. Studying the Apostle Paul’s teaching about the incarnation gives us the opportunity to marvel anew at the profound significance of Christ’s birth and its eternal impact on our lives.
Advent is a time we wait on Christ in hopeful expectation, to reflect on our need for a Savior, to celebrate his coming, and to watch for his return.
Like a single thread woven through a garment, the promise of Christmas is woven through all of scripture. Study “The Christmas Thread” with Groundwork and deepen your appreciation for the immense gift of salvation initiated by Jesus Christ’s birth.
Discover renewed hope and comfort this Advent season by exploring how Isaiah’s names for and descriptions of the Messiah do indeed point to Jesus Christ.
The biblical books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each offer insight on who Jesus Christ is and how his life informs our faith. Find renewed meaning in the traditional Christmas story by studying how each of these gospels open the story of Jesus Christ and contribute to the bigger picture of God's salvation plan.