Why ideas matter.
Why ideas matter.
The Shepherds: Believing the message Bible Reading: Luke 2:15-20 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord…
The Angels: Announcing the birth Bible Reading: Luke 2:8-14 The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them,…
Cradling God’s humble servant Bible Reading: Phil. 2:1-11 Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same…
In a nativity scene, there is always a shepherd with sheep. This reminds us that an angel spoke to shepherds, who were taking care of their sheep out in a field, telling them about Jesus being born. The shepherds went…
The Fulfillment of Prophecy Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-7 The Birth of Jesus Christ 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each…
The Response of Joseph Bible Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from…
The Birth of John Bible Reading: Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John the Baptist 57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. 58 And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to…
Elizabeth and Mary Meet Bible Reading: Luke 1:39-56 Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard…
The Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38 Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the…
What happened before Jesus was born? Bible Reading: Luke 1:5-25 Birth of John the Baptist Foretold 5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the…