Embracing God’s Gracious Storms (Jonah 1:4-17)

Let God do His powerful work of grace in your life by humbly embracing His gracious storms.
The Humble Birth of the King
As we move to Luke 2:1-7 this week, we discover the humble birth of Christ and how it breaks the standards of this world, calling believers to live by a different standard. Here we will look at three idols that must be broken in pursuit of a Christ-like humility.
Wasting God’s Gracious Storms (Jonah 1:4-16)

Let God do his powerful work of grace in your life by humbly embracing His gracious storms.
Who You Are Is Who He Is (Luke 1:76-80)
Zechariah, in the final portion of his Benedictus, prophesies as to what his son, John, will do and what the Christ will do. Their identities are wrapped up in their mission. For us, we need to consider our identities and how Jesus Christ should be our lives.
The Gospel: Hope for Struggling Relationships (Ephesians 1-6)
A Dangerous, Descent (Jonah 1:1-4)
Christ the King
After the birth of John the Baptist, Zechariah his father opened his mouth in praise and worship to God for what he had done–and what he was going to do. In this first part of Zechariah’s Benedictus, Zechariah focuses on God’s promise of an eternal King to sit on David’s throne, the Christ.
Relentless, Expansive Grace (Jonah 1:1-4)
Our Faithful God: The Birth of John the Baptist
As we continue in our study of Luke, we come to the birth of John the Baptist. In this message we experience the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises and we remember the grace of the Gospel message.