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.