Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 1:22-23 and Isaiah 7. Today's passages will help believers focus in on what Christmas is truly about. Although one's circumstances may change, God and His promises never change. Believers can rest in this assurance in Him, which is all He asks, for one to believe and trust in Him alone.

Additional Scripture References: Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 2:11-12

Kevin Bentley wraps up the "What to Look for in a Church" series based on the book of 1 Timothy. He teaches from 1 Timothy 6:11-21. According to today's passage, a follower of Jesus should be a man (or woman) of action. Paul is calling Timothy to be a man of God and a man of action. This is an example of how believers are called to live a godly life set apart from the rest of the world.

Additional Scripture References: Proverbs 22:3; Philippians 2:12; Romans 7

Dean Elliott teaches from 1 Timothy 6:1-10. In today's passage, we will learn that a believer's faith is not leverage to receive one's hopes, dreams, and goals toward personal happiness. He isn't as concerned with a believer's happiness as He is their godliness. Therefore, God uses one's circumstances to change and transform them into being more like Christ.

Additional Scripture References: Psalm 27:13-14