Jesus’ parents were chosen for their character and obedience Mary In the lineage of King David Poor - Turtle doves instead of lambs for sacrifices at the sanctuary Young, single, virgin Lived in a remote city in Galilee - Nazareth Highly favored by God - dignified Obedient to God 26 In the sixth month…

Introduction The book of Jonah is about what happened to a prophet of God and an Assyrian city, Nineveh. But the theme of the book is: God’s grace and love extends to everyone, even oppressors because the grace and love of God are not earned , they are God’s gift to give to whom He will. Nineveh was…

Unworthily 27 So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 That is why you should examine yourself before eating the bread and drinking the cup. 29 For if you eat the bread or drink the cup without honoring the…