“Songs of Reflection” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart (Luke 2:19 ESV). Luke 2:19 NASB Luke 2:19 NET Luke 2:19 NLT Luke 2:19 NCV Luke 2:19 MESSAGE Luke 2:19 KJV Luke 2:19 NRSV Luke 2:19 HCSB Luke 2:19…
Music of Christmas | 02 | Songs of Santa
“Songs of Santa” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works (Ecclesiastes 9:7 NASB). Ecclesiastes 9:7 NIV Ecclesiastes 9:7 NET Ecclesiastes 9:7 NLT Ecclesiastes 9:7 NCV Ecclesiastes 9:7 MESSAGE Ecclesiastes…
Music of Christmas | 01 | It’s the Celebration Season
“It’s the Celebration Season” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture The Lord said to Moses,2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. 3 “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a…
The Music of Christmas
Music is different things to different people. Music can make us think, emote and behave. Music can provide the backdrop for deeply meaningful thought or it can be mindless entertainment. Music can exhilarate or provoke. The music of Christmas challenges and encourages our faith. The brand Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming…
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Welcome to the home of Koinonia Bible Studies. Koinonia is the Greek word for “fellowship.” Koinonia is a shared fellowship with Jesus, but it is more. Our fellowship involves how we look at the world, a shared system of beliefs or worldview. The fellowship we share is expansive; we are moved and motivated to communicate…
Royal Psalms | 05 | Great is the Lord
“Great is the Lord” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to Yahweh, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all peoples. 4 For the…
Mediterranean Moments | Characteristics of Messianic Prophecies
In some ways, the Messianic Psalms are a devotional delight. They allow us to focus on an aspect of the Messiah or His kingdom with either a magnifying glass or a telescope. Psalms invite us to make an application that has been tailored just to fit our form and life. It is important to see…
Royal Psalms | 04 | Rock of Our Salvation
“Rock of Our Salvation” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Come, let us shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to Him in song. 3 For the Lord is a great God, a great King…
Royal Psalms | 03 | God Will Avenge
“God Will Avenge” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Lord, God of vengeance— God of vengeance, appear. 2 Rise up, Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve. 3 Lord, how long will the wicked— how long will the wicked gloat? 4 They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. 5 Lord,…
Mediterranean Moments | Messianic Prophecies Websites
The New Testament makes many references to the Jewish Scripture to support the claims of early Christians that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah. From the time of Jesus until today, many faithful Jewish believers have not accepted the interpretation of Scripture understood by Christians seeing Jesus has the Messiah. The Hebrew Scripture provided…