UnexpectedUnexpected (pt2)By opening his Gospel with these two birth announcements, Luke intentionally places them parallel to each other. By doing this, his readers
UnexpectedUnexpected (pt1)Luke begins by telling us about a couple, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the birth of their son John. Then, we learn of Jesus and his birth an
InteractionsMy Eyes Have Seen Your SalvationThrough this series, we will look at several conversations and interactions Jesus has with others. As we consider these interactions, I hope
A Genesis StoryGod With UsContinuing, we will see the second name Matthew records, "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"
Children's LessonsJesus Is BornSo, when it was time for Jesus to be born, he was born in a place where they keep animals. And after he was wrapped up warm and snuggly, the
A Genesis StoryJesus SavesMatthew begins with a genealogy of Jesus. Passages that are often skipped over in our Bibles are the genealogies. You know, long lists of na
Children's LessonsAn Angel Visits MaryOne day God sent the angel Gabriel to a young girl who lived in Nazareth. Her name was Mary. The angel said, “Greetings! The Lord has blesse
ReflectionsThe Song of MaryLUKE 1:46–55 “And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble...