“’I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said.’” Luke 1:38 Begin by reading Luke 1:26-38. Try to take in as many details as you can and imagine the scene set before you. Try to picture the young girl’s face as the angel appeared before her. Try to put yourself in her position. Scripture says she was “greatly ...
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You are not an outsider. Christ brought you in.
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6 Throughout the history of His people, God made it clear He had a plan for all peoples. The Jews may have ...
Day Six: “Let there be light!”
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned…For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there ...
Day Five: Family Trees and the Father’s Faithfulness
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1 Take a few moments to read Matthew 1:1-17, the genealogy of Jesus. Don’t worry if your tongue twists as it tries to pronounce names that may be new to you. As you read, try to remember things you have ...