A first impression of Jesus

Published: Dec. 6, 2015, 10 a.m.

While the world around us becomes obsessed with what's "in stores,” the Christian Church turns its attention to what God has "in store" for the world and its people. By revealing to us everything about the future that he wants us to know, God also helps us get ready for what he has planned. This week God's Word points us ahead to the day when Jesus will return in power. Since that day is surely coming, Christians count down the days by watchful preparation. We listen to the same urgent plea God sent John the Baptist to make: Repent for the kingdom of God is near!