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Not only were the Jews expecting the birth of a Great King, a
Wise Man and a Saviour, but Plato and Socrates also spoke of the
Logos and of the Universal Wise Man 'yet to come'. Confucius
spoke of 'the Saint'; the Sibyls, of a 'Universal King'; the Greek
dramatist, of a saviour and redeemer to unloose man from the
'primal eldest curse'. All these were on the Gentile side of the
expectation. What separates Christ from all men is that first He
was expected; even the Gentiles had a longing for a deliverer, or
redeemer. This fact alone distinguishes Him from all other
religious leaders.” ― Fulton J. Sheen, Life of Christ
Scripture
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of
our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he
lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known
to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that
he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to
gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth
Ephesians 1:7-10 NRSV
Song
Come thou Long expected Jesus
Wolves at the Gate
http://youtu.be/cRdPeGnWR0g
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
Joy to those who long to see thee, Day spring from on high, appear
Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of thy birth we long to hear
Over the hills the angels singing news, glad tidings of a birth
Go to him, your praises bringing
Christ the Lord has come to earth.
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories
knew no end
By his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer,
Shepherd, Friend.
Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall
This the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
Born Thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine own sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.
Sentence Prayer
God of Love,
Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.
He is a sign of your love.
Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,
As we wait and prepare for his coming.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.
Amen.
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