Friends and family didn’t understand Jesus because they didn’t understand God’s plan. Luke 2:41-50 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.42 When he was twelve
Just another baby… or the redemption of Jerusalem? Luke 2:36-40 36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she
Simeon’s joy at meeting Jesus – after a long wait – shows that he understands that Jesus fulfils God’s promises. Luke2:22-35 When the time came for the purification rites required
What makes a “got to be there” event? The shepherds certainly made sure they got to the birth of Jesus! Luke 2:8-21 And there were shepherds living out in the
The birth of Jesus, promised saviour of the Jews and ultimately humanity, was foretold centuries earlier, but the manner, place and time of birth could never be guessed. Luke 2:1-7
Shortly before Jesus is born, John the Baptist’s father gives us a sneak peek of what to expect. Luke 1:67-80 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
Recently, we have probably heard the word ‘jubilee’ used in connection with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, a celebration for her sixtieth year as Queen. The use of ‘jubilee’ in this
The announcement of Jesus’ arrival heralds the liberation of His people form the oppression of sin. Luke 1:67-80 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 “Praise be
This account lies in between the back stories of these two miraculous births – John the Baptist and Jesus. Luke 1:57-66 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her
What’s in a name? Well, a lot, apparently, as we read in Luke chapter 1. Luke 1:57-66 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth