Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
revelation and glory
Luke 2:25-32 Luk 2:25 And notice, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this righteous and devout man was looking forward to the encouragement of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Luk 2:26 And it had … Continue reading
dedicating new life
Luke 2:21-24 Luk 2:21 And when eight days were completed , he was curcumcised, and was named Jesus, what the angel had called him before he was conceived in the womb. Luk 2:22 And when the days of their purification … Continue reading
reacting to a Christmas miracle
Luke 2:18-20 Luk 2:18 And everyone who heard it was stunned at what had been said to them by the shepherds. Luk 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these words, contemplating them in her heart. Luk 2:20 And the shepherds … Continue reading
so we can see
Luke 2:15-17 Luk 2:15 And it happened that when the angels had gone away from them into the sky, the shepherds started saying to one another, “Let us pass through Bethlehem now, so we can see this thing that has … Continue reading
God’s proof for you
Luke 2:8-14 Luk 2:8 And shepherds were living in the same region, staying outside and keeping watch, proctecting their flock at night. Luk 2:9 And an angel from the Lord stood near them, and the impressive appearance of the Lord … Continue reading
disconnected
Luke 2:5-7 Luk 2:5 He was to be registered there — along with with Mary, who had been legally promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant. Luk 2:6 And while they were there, the days of her pregnancy ended, … Continue reading
why Joseph went
Luke 2:1-4 Luk 2:1 Those are the days when it happened: a royal command came from Caesar Augustus to register all his economic empire for taxation. Luk 2:2 This registration first happened by order of Quirinius before he was governor … Continue reading
Posted in angels, Christmas, dependence upon God, Joseph, Mary, sovereignty of God
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knowledge and light
Luke 1:76-80 Luk 1:76 And so you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will go on before the Lord to prepare his ways, Luk 1:77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by … Continue reading
Posted in evangelism, gospel, guidance, John the Baptist, knowledge, prophecy
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rescued to serve without fear
Luke 1:67-75 Luk 1:67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, and this is what he said, Luk 1:68 “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited to help and has … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, holiness, John the Baptist, resurrection, Zechariah
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his hand with you
Luke 1:57-66 Luk 1:57 Then the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. Luk 1:58 And her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had enlarged his mercy to her, and they celebrated with her. … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, John the Baptist, miracles, plan of God
Tagged Luke 1
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