Simeon’s Response to Jesus – Luke 2:25–35 (Advent Day 19)
What a wonderful way to be remembered in history! Simeon was a “righteous and devout”…
Jesus Presented at the Temple – Luke 2:21–24 (Advent Day 18)
As prescribed by Jewish law, Jesus was circumcised and brought to the temple. Likewise, Mary…
Shepherds Share the Good News – Luke 2:17–20 (Advent Day 17)
The shepherds saw and believed, and they could not contain themselves. They were not men…
Shepherds Go to Find the Christ Child – Luke 2:15–16 (Advent Day 16)
The stillness returned to the night, but the excitement had not. The shepherds were told…
Multitude of Angels – Luke 2:13–14 (Advent Day 15)
In an instant, the stillness of the night was shaken by a multitude of angels…
Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:8–12 (Advent Day 14)
“Do not be afraid,” the angel told the shepherds. “I have good news.” Little could…
The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:4–7 (Advent Day 13)
It was time: the birth of the King. He was all-divine, yet He entered the…
Travel to Bethlehem – Luke 2:4–5 (Advent Day 12)
As good citizens, Joseph and Mary registered as ordered. While the inevitability of death and…
Caesar’s Census – Luke 2:1–3 (Advent Day 11)
Caesar Augustus called for a census of the Roman Empire, which Judea was now a…
Joseph’s Response – Matthew 1:18–25 (Advent Day 10)
Joseph was remarkably restrained in his initial reaction to the news that Mary would have…
