The Christmas story presents the message of God’s gift of His Son Jesus to the people of earth. The Son of God is called the Messiah or the Christ. Through these five biblical lessons, learn more about the Christ of our Christmas.
Music of Christmas | 04 | Carols & the Christ
“Carols and the Christ” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God (Luke 2:13 NIV), Luke 2:13 NASB Luke 2:13 NET Luke 2:13 NLT Luke 2:13 NCV Luke 2:13 MESSAGE Luke 2:13 KJV Luke 2:13 NRSV Luke 2:13…
Music of Christmas | 03 | Songs of Reflection
“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…
Happy New Year!
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…
Christmas This Year | 02 | Christmas Courage
The two words don’t seem to belong together, do they? Oh I suppose there were years when it took courage to get up at 3:30am on Black Friday to shop at Walmart, but some would say that is more craziness than courage. Surely it doesn’t take courage to get through Christmas. Let’s continue our thoughts…
Christmas This Year | 01 | Pandemic Peace
My youngest daughter Rachel was a part of the worship service at Eastside Christian Church last weekend. The role of participating in worship services is not foreign to Rachel. On many occasions, she has played a piano keyboard, an electric or an acoustic guitar, and a violin to help provide instrumental music in our praise…
Gifts of the Magi
This week as we are counting down the days until Christmas, let’s look at two verses from the Biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus to center some thoughts. The verses focus on a group of political and religious leaders who followed a star to meet the newly born child in Bethlehem. Many trace the…