Measured by the Manger
Luke 2: 1-7 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
The Wait is Worth It
Luke 2: 21-37 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child*, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
What Child is This? (Pt 2)
John 1: 1-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
What Child is This (Pt 1)
John 1: 1-9 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
How Wise Men-and Women-Give to the Lord
Matthew 2: 1-12 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
The Magnitude of Murder
Matthew 5: 21-25 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
A Passion for Purity
Matthew 5: 8 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Making Much of Mercy
Matthew 5: 7 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
A Godly Servant
Colossians 3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth* on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Keep on the Firing Line
Luke 8 1 And it came to pass afterward*, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,