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
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
Children's LessonsThe Shepherds Hear The Good NewsWe have met several people from our Bible story now. This is Mary. The angel Gabriel came to tell her she would have a baby. This is Joseph,
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 JosephRemember last week who we found inside our Bible Story Box? That’s right, we found Mary and the angel Gabriel who told Mary something...
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
ReflectionsUnto UsSome have described the birth of Christ as being for all of us, and not just to Joseph and Mary. Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph, but he w
ReflectionsShepherds In The FieldNearby in the fields, shepherds watched over their flocks. A messenger of the Lord appears to them, announcing good news
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...