Why ideas matter.
Why ideas matter.
When Jesus came to earth the first time, everything surrounding his birth showed he came as a humble servant. Mary and Joseph were humble, obedient people. Bethlehem, the town of David where the prophet Micah said the Savior would be born,…
Luke doesn’t say much in his gospel about Joseph, who was pledged to be Mary’s husband, so we have to go to the Gospel of Matthew to find out more about him and what he was like. He was a…
After Mary left, Elizabeth gave birth to a son as the angel had said she would. Zechariah was able to speak again and gave a great prophecy as to what his son John would do. As you read this passage…
After the angel Gabriel came to her, Mary went to visit her relative Elizabeth, who was married to Zechariah. It is important to remember what Gabriel had told Zechariah about his son John. We see from what happened when the women…
The angel Gabriel visited a young woman named Mary, whom God had chosen to be the mother of his Son. As you read the passage keep in mind the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you…
The Gospel of Luke begins with the priest Zechariah being told that he would have a son who would go forth in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and people…
During this study, we will examine each person and place involved with the birth of Jesus. We will be reading sections of the Christmas story or related Scriptures, looking at a particular person, place or idea. In this reading we will…
In looking at the great things God has done, we need to know that we can trust his word. As we read the Christmas story, we will relate it back to Old Testament prophecy that foretold the coming of the Messiah…
Lord, we thank you for the families that you have given us and the impact they have had on our life. We recognize that our families are not perfect but they are where you chose to place us, whether good…
Lord, we come before you with thanksgiving, grateful that we can enter your courts with praise. Thank you for your grace and mercy each day which allow us to come into your presence. Thank you that you don’t punish us…