The King's Birthday - Nathan Rages

Luke 2:1-7 records the familiar account of Jesus' birth.  This message focuses on these six details:  

1. The historicity of the Gospel (v1-2).

2. The significance of Bethlehem (v3-4).

3. The sovereign providence of God (v1,6).

4. The obedience to civil government (v3-5).

5. The strangeness of the manger scene (v7).

6. The instructive symbolism. 

Appreciating Joseph - Nathan Rages

Matt. 1:18-25 describes the announcement of Jesus' conception from the perspective of Joseph, Mary's underappreciated fiance:

1. His difficult dilemma (v18-19).

2. His angelic visitor (v20).

3. His royal heritage (v20).

4. His shocking revelation (v20-23).

5. His risky obedience (v20,24).

6. His unusual marriage (v24-25).

7. His valuable fatherhood (v25).

Zechariah's Song - James Voon

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Luke 1:57-80 describes the birth of John the Baptist and the song of his father Zechariah:

1. The birth (v57-66),

2. The three covenants: Davidic, Abrahamic, and New Covenant (v67-75).

3. John as forerunner and Jesus the Sun of Righteousness (v76-80). 

The Magnificent Magnificat - Nathan Rages

Luke 1:46-56 contains Mary's famous song, traditionally called the Magnificat.  It's a hymn of praise that reveals two things about Mary and six things about Mary's glorious God.  

About Mary:

1. Her knowledge of Scripture.

2. Her worshipful heart.

About God:

1. His salvation (v47).

2. His power (v49,51).

3. His holiness (v49).

4. His mercy (v50,54).

5. His judgment (v51,52,53).

6. His faithfulness (v50,54,55).