BETHLEHEM OF JUDEA

Matt.2:4-6 – And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet: ‘AND YOU, BETHLEHEM, LAND OF JUDAH, ARE BY NO MEANS LEAST AMONG …

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THE PROMISED SEED

LUKE 2:8-14 – Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not …

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A WOMAN SHALL ENCOMPASS A MAN

Jer.31:22 – How long will you gad about, O you backsliding daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the earth— A woman shall encompass a man.” I love to search the scriptures that are filled with hidden treasures that many miss at first glance or just a casual reading. Some of the …

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TELL THE STORY AGAIN

Lk.2:17,18 – Upon seeing this miraculous sign, the shepherds recounted what had just happened. Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story was astonished by what they were told. One of my favorite books is C.S. Lewis – THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE. It captures the sense of fantasy to the point that it comes …

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ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH

Lk.2:10-12 – Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to …

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CHRISTMAS FEAST

Isa.25:6 – Now the LORD of armies will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain;A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow,And refined, aged wine. I recently saw some late night Christmas party people stumbling down the street with their jingle bells and adult beverages. I was struck with the thought, …

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HIS MANGER – MY HEAVEN

2 Cor.8:9 – For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. The birth of Christ gives us a glimpse to the depths of God’s plan of redemption. All of us were born …

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