December 21
The Messiah’s Mission to Save
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Excerpted from The Wonder of Advent Devotional, by Chris Tiegreen
Why did Jesus come to earth? He gives several purpose statements in the Gospels, and we will explore some of them this week in preparation for Advent. In John 6, Jesu said he came to do the will of the Father—and that the will of the Father was to call people to faith and to raise them up at the last day. In other words, this was a divine rescue mission. The ministry of Jesus consistently demonstrated his desire to save. Even his birth stories reflect God’s purpose—in reaching shepherds, magi from the East, people longing to see the Messiah—and give us clues as to the nature of his mission.
Reflection
What did Jesus come to save you from? What did he come to save you for?
Enjoy this vintage rendition of the beloved carol, “Silent Night,” from A Christmas Carol: An Engaging Visual Journey. Right-click the image to save to your computer, or click here to open in a new tab.
A Christmas Carol
An Engaging Visual Journey