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    “...About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.’" —Matthew 2:1-2 (NLT) The “wise men from eastern lands” referred to in Matthew's Gospel... read more →

    “...But Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often." —Luke 2:19 (NLT) Mary had so much to ponder on that holy night in Bethlehem: angelic visitations, an unexpected pregnancy and a new husband, not to mention the joy, pain and exhaustion of the... read more →

    “...there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night...the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…’" —Luke 2:8,10 In the Bible, shepherding was a common occupation. At... read more →

    “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." —Luke 2:11-12 (NIV) The angel of the Lord gives... read more →

    “While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger..." —Luke 2:6-7 (MSG) Not finding any room at the local Holiday Inn, Jesus is born in... read more →

    “...Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit...you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." —Matthew 1:20-21 Joseph, born in Bethlehem, was a righteous... read more →

    “Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son..." —Hebrews 1:1-2 It’s remarkable that God’s daring plan to free the human race from sin—bringing His light, life and forgiveness—was... read more →

    “He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty." —Luke 1:52-53 (NIV) Mary's prophetic song, known as The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), is one of the oldest hymns of the... read more →

    “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary." —Luke 1:26-27 The first words of dialogue in Luke's Gospel... read more →

    "But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John." —Luke 1:13 Can you imagine a nine-month silent retreat? For some, a welcome gift. For others, excruciating. Zechariah... read more →