Isaiah 61:1–3; Luke 4:16–21 Throughout this passage, the speaker declares that God has sent him “to proclaim good news” (v. 1), and “to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor”…
Luke 2:1-15 As we come to this passage this morning, let’s not miss what’s hidden in plain sight. There are familiar events here, and we love to rehearse them, but…
The passage we are considering this evening is perhaps the best-known Christmas passage in the Bible. It tells the simple story of the Savior’s humble birth in Bethlehem (2:1–7) and…
Originally, we were dead. But, there is one person who can do something about this. Jesus brings us back to life by speaking his word and God renews the heart.
The story of Jesus's birth and this song by the angels goes against our expectations. It goes against how we expect God to act and it goes against what we…
What gave Simeon that peace he mentions in verse 29? See the blessings of obedience to God. See how the pious in Israel recognized who Jesus is. The benefits of…
Christianity is different than what you think, but better than anything you can imagine. What do we learn from Zechariah's song? He sings about the fulfillment of God's promises, rescue…
Who should we envy? At some time in our lives, we all envy someone or something. What can we learn from Mary's song? The reason for Mary's praise. The praise…
Tonight's message focuses on the section of the Apostles' Creed that reads, "And [I believe] in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,…