News of Great Joy for All People – Luke 2:10-11
Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of Luke
Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.
.How do you respond when God calls on you to do something that uncomfortable. Like Mary, do you respond with a willing spirit?
How do you respond when your prayer is answered in an unexpected way? Do you doubt, like Zechariah? Or rejoice in what God is doing?
On Resurrection Day, we celebrate Christ’s victory over death. Make it a Day of Remembrance. Remember what the Lord has done for you.
Zechariah responding to Gabriel’s message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?
We worry about many things. Mostly things we have no control over. Rather than worry, we should trust in the Lord who can easily care for us.
In Jesus parable, two men went up to pray. One was self-righteous, and not heard by God. The other humbled himself, and was exalted by God.
Jesus calls on me to love my enemies. To do good to them. This is hard. Yet I don’t see it as being a suggestion for advanced disciples only.
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man tells us that our final fate is determined in this life. And if we will not believe, no miracle will convince us.
The parable of the persistent widow teaches us to be faithful in bringing our needs before God. He loves us and will respond. In his time.