What’s Been Missing (Luke 3:1-9)
As we turn to the beginning of Luke 3, we see the emergence of the ministry of John the Baptizer. In his message, he calls people to repentance, to turn away from their sin and back to a dependence on God. This week we see four features of repentance that characterize the Christian life.
Do You Know Who He Is? (Luke 2:39-52)
Mary and Joseph make the pilgrimage from Nazareth to Jerusalem for the Passover. On the way back, they accidentally leave twelve-year-old Jesus. They did not know where He was, betraying the fact that they did not know who He was. The question is–do we know who He is?
What You Saying About Jesus? (Luke 2:22-38)
Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the temple to dedicate him and are met by Simeon and Anna, two faithful believers who testify that Mary and Joseph’s infant son is the Christ, the Savior of the world.
A Big God for the Little People (Luke 2:8-21)
As we look to the announcement of Jesus’ Birth to the shepherds in the region, we see how both heaven and earth celebrate. Here we see how our great God has sent his son for the lowly and needy.
The Humble Birth of the King
As we move to Luke 2:1-7 this week, we discover the humble birth of Christ and how it breaks the standards of this world, calling believers to live by a different standard. Here we will look at three idols that must be broken in pursuit of a Christ-like humility.
Who You Are Is Who He Is (Luke 1:76-80)
Zechariah, in the final portion of his Benedictus, prophesies as to what his son, John, will do and what the Christ will do. Their identities are wrapped up in their mission. For us, we need to consider our identities and how Jesus Christ should be our lives.
Christ the King
After the birth of John the Baptist, Zechariah his father opened his mouth in praise and worship to God for what he had done–and what he was going to do. In this first part of Zechariah’s Benedictus, Zechariah focuses on God’s promise of an eternal King to sit on David’s throne, the Christ.
Our Faithful God: The Birth of John the Baptist
As we continue in our study of Luke, we come to the birth of John the Baptist. In this message we experience the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises and we remember the grace of the Gospel message.
From My Heart to My Lips (Luke 1:46-56)
The Heart of Mary, the Heart of Worship (Luke 1:46-56)
Luke is concerned with not just telling us the events of the birth of the Christ, but what they mean. This section of Scripture points to Mary’s worshipful response (called Mary’s Magnificat) to the grace of God in her life. She does not grow prideful because of the honor given to her to be the […]
