Luke 2:10-12 “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall… Read More »
Luke 2:6-7 “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” After the long journey and wait,… Read More »
Luke 2:7b “because there was no room for them in the inn.” After Mary and Joseph had traveled for several days to Bethlehem, they finally reached their destination. No doubt, Mary was especially tired from the trip, since it was almost time for her to deliver her special Baby. They went into the inn to… Read More »
Matthew 2:1 “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,” Before the birth of Jesus, several wise men from the east, had set out to seek the new King. These men were not Jews, but they were… Read More »
Luke 2:4,5 “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.” Many years ago, around this time of… Read More »
II Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” I mentioned yesterday that divine grace has many applications in the Bible. In the Old and New Testaments, it refers to favor, charm, and a gift.… Read More »
Romans 3:24 “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” When it comes to the topic of grace, many people do not understand what it means in the Bible. When the word and its meaning are understood, it will be seen that there cannot be a mix of grace… Read More »
Hebrews 6:11,12 “And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” In the verse prior to the above, Paul commends the recipients for their good… Read More »
Jeremiah 6:16 “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” God invited the people of Israel to consider their ways. They had… Read More »
Jeremiah 31:3 “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” It is good to remember that God has tremendous love towards His people. It is not a love based on your performance, your goodness, or your personal righteousness.… Read More »