Our Lord Knows Sorrow and Is Humble
Matthew 2:13-23 Suggested further reading: Philippians 2:1-8 Jesus was “a man of sorrows”, even in infancy because trouble begins for Him as soon as He is born. Herod seeks to kill him, and His father is obliged to take Him away by night and flee to safety. This was a...
Christ Overcomes Human Greatness
Luke 2:13-25 Suggested further reading: Psalm 146 Sadly, the rich and powerful of this world often perceives Christ as irrelevant to be safely ignored, or as an annoyance to be tolerated, and, for some, even a threat to removed. Here we see that no sooner than Christ...
What a Difference Faith Makes
Matthew 2:1-12 Suggested further reading: Hebrews 11:32-38 What large-hearted faith and commitment did these “wise men” show! The work required to prepare themselves to leave the comforts of home did not stop them. The weariness (traveling by camel) and dangers (from...Knowledge Misused
Luke 2:1-12 Suggested further reading: Matthew 11:20-30. Here we see that true servants of God may be in unexpected places — like these wise men. They are as little known to us as Melchizedek, Jethro or Job. But they are in the book of life and will be with Jesus at...


