DR LUKE'S ACCOUNT OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS

DR LUKE'S ACCOUNT OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS

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   Every birth is a miracle, and every child is a gift from God.  But nearly 20 centuries ago, there was the miracle of miracles.  A baby was born, but He was the Son of God.  The Gospels tell of this birth, but Dr. Luke, as though he were the attending physician, provides most of the details surrounding this awesome occasion.  With divine Father and human mother, Jesus entered history--God in the flesh
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   Luke affirms Jesus' divinity, but the real emphasis of his book is to show Jesus' humanity--Jesus, the Son of God, is also the Son of Man.  As a doctor, Luke was a man of science, and as a Greek, he was a man of detail.  It is not surprising then, that he begins by outlining his extensive research and explaining that he is reporting the facts.  Luke also was a close friend and traveling companion of Paul, so he could interview the other disciples, had access to other historical accounts, and was an eyewitness to the birth and growth of the early church.  His Gospel and book of Acts are reliable, historical documents.

   Luke's story begins with angels appearing to Zechariah and then to Mary, telling them of the upcoming births of their sons.  From Zechariah and Elizabeth would come John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for Christ.  And Mary would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear Jesus, the Son of God.

  Soon after John's birth, Caesar Augustus declared a census, and so Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, the town of David, their ancient ancestor.  There The Child was born.  Angels announced the joyous event to shepherds, who rushed to the manger.  When the shepherds left, they were praising God and spreading the news.  Eight days later, Jesus was circumcised and then dedicated to God in the temple, where Simeon and Anna confirmed Jesus' identity as the Savior, their Messiah.  The Life Application Study Bible  (NIV)

MY THOUGHTS

   We will leave the Book of Job at this time to review the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  At this time of the year, we have an increased opportunity to share our faith with our family, friends, and neighbors.  During the Christmas season, some are more open to the idea of God than at other times of the year.  Now more than ever, America needs Jesus.

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