Joseph: Being Faithful to God’s Calling
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…
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
John the Baptist: Living for God
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…
Elizabeth: Being Filled with the Spirit
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…
Mary: Walking by Faith
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…
Zechariah: Doubting What God Says
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…
The Gospels: Proclaiming the Truth
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…
Old Testament Prophecy: God’s Word is trustworthy
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…