And Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Truth to Learn We need to believe what the Bible says, not what tradition has taught us, no matter how interesting they might make the...
Luke 2:13, 14 – Singing Angels?
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace on men with whom He is pleased." Truth to Learn We need to believe what the Bible says, not what tradition has taught...
Luke 2:12 – Poor Messiah
And this is the sign to you: You will find a newborn baby wrapped up, lying in the manger." Truth to Learn The conquering Messiah arrived as a very poor baby. Behind the Words Sēmeion is the Greek word translated “sign.” This is based on the verb sēmainō, which...
Luke 2:10, 11 – Born To Die
And the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid!” Look, I proclaim good news to you, a great joy, which will be to all people. Because there was born to you today a Savior (who is Christ the Lord) in the city of David. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ came...
Luke 2:9 – Full of Fear
And an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Truth to Learn The shepherds were afraid when the angel appeared to them. Behind the Words The words “stood over” are translated from the Greek word...
Luke 2:8 – Celebrating Whom?
And shepherds were in the same region spending the night in the field and keeping the night watch over their flock. Truth to Learn Christmas was first announced to those who were banned from the accepted religious observances. Behind the Words “Shepherds” is translated from poimēn, which refers to “someone who...