Summary of Luke 2:1-21
Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem for the census. Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger. Angels appeared to the shepherds to announce the news, and they traveled to Bethlehem to see the babe and worship him.
Questions for Luke 2:1-21
3) God is at work orchestrating a Roman census, sending angels to humble shepherds, and bringing prophecies to pass through the miraculous birth of the Savior. In short, God is at work everywhere in Luke 2, from the miraculous birth of Jesus to the fulfillment of the prophecy of being born in a manger. God is faithful, good, and trustworthy. He is in control. He is sovereign.
4) The great joy is that Jesus died for all of our sins so that we can be with God forever. It’s so, so comforting to know that I don’t have to be perfect and that my sins are forgiven.
5) Yep, when God told me to get checked out for lung cancer, and sure enough, I had it! Having a life-threatening disease changes you, your priorities, and what matters in the world. It deepens your gratitude. It fulfills you.
Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 3, Day 2: Luke 2:1-2
Angels announce the Savior’s birth in Bethlehem to shepherds, while a cosmic star guides the Magi to find and worship the newborn King of the Jews.
Love, love, love this passage! Jesus would die so that we could live the life God intended us to live! So powerful!
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