Matthew 1:21 w/ Sarah Hamaker - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 13, 2025
Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk contributors. We'll examine a Bible verse, application and prayer in five minutes or less as an encouraging way to start any day.
Today's verse is Matthew 1:21 with Sarah Hamaker.
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
"Lord, I pray that you would help us to look at this verse, not just at Christmas, but as the beginning of your salvation work. That this was how it started and you were clear from the beginning on what Jesus' purpose would be - to save your people from sin."
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Sarah Hamaker is a national speaker and award-winning author who loves writing romantic suspense books “where the hero and heroine fall in love while running for their lives.” She’s also a wife, mother of four teenagers, a therapeutic foster mom, a UMFS Foster Parent Ambassador, and podcaster (The Romantic Side of Suspense podcast). She's a biblical parent coach and certified Leadership Parenting Coach™ with a heart for helping parents develop stronger relationships with their children. For more on her encouraging and commonsense approach to raising kids, visit her online at sarahhamaker.com.
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