“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6. The New Testament clarifies who this Son is. In Luke 1, the angelic messenger appeared to Mary and identified the Christ-child in four ways. He would be the son of Mary, making Him fully human (Luke 1:31). He would be the Son […]
“Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of [Jesus].” Simeon and Anna celebrated the coming of Jesus and His salvation when Joseph and Mary brought Him to the temple as a baby (Luke 2:25-38). Simeon, a man who was told by the Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Messiah, […]
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1. You don’t have to gaze long at the night sky to marvel at the wonder of God’s awe-inspiring handiwork. But the nightly show we experience is nothing compared to the glory that God displayed when He sent His Son to […]
“And you…He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:21-22. We often think of Christmas as a season of giving. Most of us try hard to find gifts that friends and family will like, but not all gifts are equal. […]
“I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10. After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, joy was lost. God expelled them from their garden home. Life outside the garden was not easy. Adam and Eve had to work hard for their food. The reality of death was everywhere, and animals preyed […]