Christmas: The Jesus Connection

In this course, we will explore the birth of Jesus and the impact it has on our renewal in Christ over 10 lessons. Each will highlight aspects of Christmas that may help in discovering deeper insights into Christ as the Messiah. We look at Christmas today and focus on peace, love, compassion, awe, wonder, faith, hope, and joy. We meditate on Jesus' peace and praise Him. We look at scriptures that give an account of Christ's birth and we look at the meaning behind Christmas - with connections between the Old and New Testaments, the coming of the new Messiah, into this incredible occurrence at Bethlehem. We will explore the links prophesied by people such as Isaiah and King David, and their visions and psalms, right up to the birth of Jesus Christ, Yeshua, or Emmanuel. We will look at the people at the scene of His birth in Bethlehem - who they were and what they teach us about love and life. We also take a look at the immaculate conception of Mary and her devote humility; Joseph and his trust; the three wise men and their faith, and the shepherds' awe and wonder - they themselves pointing to Jesus as a sign of things to come. We even explore the symbolism of the location at Bethlehem and the connection it has with our Creator. Each lesson will finish with a short meditation on a Bible passage, to help immerse ourselves into the spirit of Christmas. For those wishing to learn how to meditate on the Word, a new course will be available in the new year, and I have a course to be made available on the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 2021. I ask you to make good use of the course classroom and connect with your fellow students. I'm absolutely happy to answer any questions you may have around the course and the subject, or even on how to meditate on the Word. God's good angels sing when a fresh revelation of the Word occurs between us. May your Christmas be pure peace and bright. God bless.

Leçon 1: What Is Christmas?

Lesson one will ask what is Christmas? Why do we celebrate this event and a short meditation on a Christmas scripture? Ambe gives an overview and back history on Luke's role in the writing of the Christmas story, before sharing his new testament account in Luke 1:1-80 and 2:1-39. This is followed by a brief reflection and short meditation, focusing on Luke 2:30 ("for my eyes have seen Your salvation").

Leçon 2: The Story Of Christmas

Lesson 2 shares the story of Christmas from the Apostles in the New Testament. This explores New Testament bible verses and contains a reflection with a short meditation. Reading from Matthew 1:18-24 and meditating on Matthew 1:23 '...and they shall call His name Immanuel (God with us). Read Chapters in Matthew 1-2 in your own time, to understand the account of Christmas according to Matthew.

Leçon 3: The Isaiah Link

In Lesson 3, I share the prophet Isaiah's wise words and connect them directly to New Testament revelations. We read a prophetic verse from Isaiah connecting to the birth of Jesus and explore how this is so important in confirming that Yeshua, Emmanuel is the new Messiah.

Leçon 4: Connecting The Old With The New

Lesson 4 will expand upon that with the Old Testament psalms of David and verses that pertain to the coming of Christ. We explore verses and psalms in the Holy Bible from both the old and the new testaments, and meditate on an Old Testament psalm that connects with New testament Christians and Christianity.

Leçon 5: Love & Humility Of Mary

In Lesson 5, I share with you aspects of the Virgin Mary, how her example of love and humility, the accounts of surrender, love over fear or judgment of man can drive us to follow our true purposes under heaven with a surrender like no other. We see Mary's life of full immersion and humility, being an integral part of the supernatural pregnancy and birth of Jesus, via the Holy Spirit intervention, and give an account of her surrender and love over fear or judgment of man. This is followed by a short meditation on her prayer.

Leçon 6: Discerning Love: Joseph, The Wise & Loving Fiance, Husband & Stepfather

In Lesson 6, we focus on Joseph and his role as a fiance, husband, and stepfather. Adding to that his direct lineage via King David, as written in the scriptures, confirming Christ as the new Messiah on Christmas day. We explore his lineage and the devout love he has for God and his care for Mary and Jesus. We will discuss his discernment and faith; how he is a good example to us that his trust and vision remind us to be better people too.

Leçon 7: When Was Christmas? Why Does It Matter?

Lesson 7 asks when was Christmas and does it matter? There are debates on the time in which Jesus was born. We look at the scriptures and the differing perspectives to come to one Holy and peaceful conclusion. We focus on Jesus arriving in accordance with the Scriptures and Old Testament prophesies.

Leçon 8: Why Bethlehem?

Lesson 8 asks why Bethlehem? What does Bethlehem mean and why was it so important that Christ be born there in the way that he was, along with the beautiful animals in that dark stable (lower room). The strength and bravery of Mary and Joesph to give birth there, and the remarkable meaning in Bethlehem itself and its physical attributes - all solid signs acknowledging Jesus, the light of our salvation's arrival on earth. The meaning behind Jesus' birth in Bethlehem and the symbolic reasoning behind the why. A short meditation on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem follows in this lesson.

Leçon 9: The Shepherds & The Three Wise Men

In Lesson 9, we look at the shepherds and the three wise men; the symbolism and the facts. We will meditate on their connection in this Christmas story through Psalm 23.

Leçon 10: Christmas Today

Today, we focus on peace, love, joy, compassion, awe, and wonder, meditating on Jesus' peace and praising Him. I wish you a merry Christmas!

Reviews

Loving this great time to meditate on Christ in the Christmas season

Unfortunately I missed the release of this beautifully done course and am just completing it in late January. But, anytime is a good time to reflect upon the birth of The Lord Jesus! I was blessed by every aspect of this study and hope many others will be as well! Thanks and God bless you Ambe.

I LOVED this course! Thank you SO much, Ambre! God bless you! 😊💕🙏