02 26 Luke 3.1-20 The Message of John was universal in scope reaching all walks of life from the ranks of the highest public official and religious leader to the working class. Everyone was given the same message – repent. Why should people repent? Because the Messiah was coming. People were to prepare their hearts to greet Him. The message is the same for us today. Christ is coming again and we need to be ready for His return. Repent.
02 16 Luke 2.41-52 We know very little about the childhood of Jesus. There are legends about some of the things He did, but they are only legends. Luke gives us the only recognized account of His childhood – the event of going to the Passover celebration with Joseph and Mary at the age of 12. It is a significant event as it marks a transition for Him that would prepare Him for public ministry. This example, His example, gives us reason to pause and ponder our own desire or commitment to grow mentally and spiritually, to be in God’s House. It begins by asking a fundamental question. Is Jesus lost to you? Do you assume He is with you though you may find that He is missing from your life? Seek Him out today. He will be found by you if you seek Him with all your heart.
02 09 Luke 2.1-40 Why should we believe in the virgin birth and the incarnation? In them we find the essence of salvation. If Jesus was just an ordinary man, His death wouldn’t save Himself, let alone anyone else. His birth, this birth was essential and is fundamental to our salvation.
02 02 Luke 1.57-80 Zachariah’s tongue is loosed after John is born and he has much cause to praise God. His son would precede and proclaim the coming Messiah. God would at last bring redemption so that all who call on the name of Christ can be saved. We have been given the same message of redemption so that like John we can announce that the Lord is coming. God’s hand is with us in that task.