Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas: Magi

Matthew 2:2-12. A year or so after Jesus' birth, the rich and powerful Magi from Persia come to worship Him. Ironically, the Jewish "wise men" were unable to figure out when He was coming even though they had the written prophecies! 12/27/2009.


Sunday, December 20, 2009

Christmas: Mary

Luke 1:26-40. Mary's hopes and dreams for the future are shattered when an angel informs her of the miraculous life growing inside of her. Yet, because her life's mission is to glorify God, she submits to God's will graciously. 12/20/2009.


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Christmas: Joseph

Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph discovers Mary's pregnancy and wants to resolve the issue quietly so as not to bring her shame. But when an angel informs Joseph of the divine nature of this occurrence, he decides to follow God's will even though it would mean his public disgrace. 12/13/2009.