Category Archives: Christmas

Isaiah 9:6-7  The Characteristics of God’s Rule that Bring Peace and Prosperity

Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of … Continue reading

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Isaiah 9:2-3, 5-7  The world will not change or prosper until our heart does

Isaiah 9:2-3, 5-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they … Continue reading

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Luke 2:25-35  Seeing and touching the Christ

Luke 2:25-35 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed … Continue reading

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Luke 2:12-37  God makes Himself visible to all who seek Him

Luke 2:12-37 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every … Continue reading

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Matthew 2:1-12  God speaks not to the religious, but to the pure and humble

Matthew 2:1-12 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the … Continue reading

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Matthew 1:22-25  His Name is Immanuel

Matthew 1:22-25 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke … Continue reading

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Matthew 1:18-21  Christmas Begins with the Holy Spirit

Matthew 1:18-21 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her … Continue reading

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Luke 2:8-19  Christ, the Ever-Present Savior

Luke 2:8-19 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. … Continue reading

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Luke 2:4-14  How God celebrated Christmas

Luke 2:4-14 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who … Continue reading

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