The Angels Can Teach Us
Luke 2:13-20 Suggest further reading: Revelation 5:6-14 Angels were the first to praise God when Christ was born—not men—angels who had never sinned, who needed no Savior, and did not require a Redeemer and His atoning blood. From their rejoicing we learn (1) what...
The Birth of Good News
Luke 2:8-14 Suggested further reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 The birth of a king’s son is normally an occasion of great public rejoicing. But the announcement of the birth of the Prince of peace was made privately, at night, and without the usual public fanfare. The...
God’s Impeccable Timing
Luke 2:1-7 Suggested further reading: Psalm 31:9-20 For six hundred years, the fate of Israel was in the hands of foreigners. Waiting for centuries for a promise to be fulfilled is tiring and discouraging. But delay does not mean denial. There were advantages under...
Immanuel
Matthew 1:18-25 Suggested further reading: John 1:1-5, 14-18 Jesus’ title of “Immanuel” reflects His nature as God manifest in the flesh. We must be clear about His nature and person and believe firmly that our Savior is, at the same time, both perfect man and perfect...


