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Luke 2:1-14
A SAVIOR HAS BEEN BORN TO YOU - Dec 25, 2023 -
Luke 2:41-52
“DIDN’T YOU KNOW I HAD TO BE…?” - Jan 28, 2023 -
Luke 2:21-40
JESUS IS SALVATION, LIGHT, AND GLORY - Jan 27, 2023 -
Luke 2:8-20
GLORY TO GOD - Jan 26, 2023 -
Luke 2:1-7
JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER - Jan 25, 2023 -
Luke 2:1-14
OUR SAVIOR JESUS BRINGS GLORY TO GOD AND PEACE TO PEOPLE - Dec 25, 2021 -
Luke 2:41-52
BOY JESUS STAYS AT THE TEMPLE - Oct 13, 2019 -
Luke 2:21-40
JESUS BRINGS SALVATION, LIGHT AND GLORY - Oct 12, 2019 -
Luke 2:8-20
GLORY TO GOD, PEACE TO PEOPLE - Oct 11, 2019 -
Luke 2:1-7
THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST - Oct 10, 2019 -
Luke 2:1-14
THE BIRTH OF JESUS - Dec 25, 2017 -
Luke 2:21-40
JESUS PRESENTED IN THE TEMPLE - Sep 26, 2016 -
Luke 2:8-20
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST - Sep 25, 2016 -
Luke 2:1-7
BABY JESUS IN A MANGER - Sep 24, 2016 -
Luke 2:41-52
THE BOY JESUS GREW - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 2:25-40
WAITING PEOPLE - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 2:21-24
BORN UNDER THE LAW - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 2:8-20
GOD'S SIGN - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 2:1-7
THE BABY IN THE MANGER - Jan 01, 2000
GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY
Passage:
Luke 2:1-14
Key verse: 10
NIV
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus(A) issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.(B) 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)(C) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem(D) the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him(E) and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel(F) of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.(G) I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior(H) has been born to you; he is the Messiah,(I) the Lord.(J) 12 This will be a sign(K) to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace(L) to those on whom his favor rests.”
Footnotes
- Luke 2:2 Or This census took place before
Cross references
- Luke 2:1 : Mt 22:17; Lk 3:1
- Luke 2:1 : S Mt 24:14
- Luke 2:2 : Mt 4:24; Ac 15:23, 41; 21:3; Gal 1:21
- Luke 2:4 : S Jn 7:42
- Luke 2:5 : Lk 1:27
- Luke 2:9 : S Ac 5:19
- Luke 2:10 : S Mt 14:27
- Luke 2:11 : S Mt 1:21; S Jn 3:17; 4:42; Ac 5:31; 13:23; S Ro 11:14; 1Ti 4:10; 1Jn 4:14
- Luke 2:11 : Mt 1:16; 16:16, 20; Jn 11:27; Ac 2:36; 3:20; S 9:22
- Luke 2:11 : S Jn 13:13
- Luke 2:12 : 1Sa 2:34; 10:7; 2Ki 19:29; Ps 86:17; Isa 7:14
- Luke 2:14 : Isa 9:6; 52:7; 53:5; Mic 5:5; Lk 1:79; S Jn 14:27; Ro 5:1; Eph 2:14, 17
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ESV
The Birth of Jesus Christ
2 In those days (A)a decree went out from (B)Caesar Augustus that all the world should be (C)registered. 2 This was the first (D)registration when[a] Quirinius (E)was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up (F)from Galilee, from the town of (G)Nazareth, to Judea, to (H)the city of David, which is called (I)Bethlehem, (J)because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,[b] who was with child. 6 And (K)while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and (L)wrapped him in swaddling cloths and (M)laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in (N)the inn.[c]
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord (O)appeared to them, and (P)the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all (Q)the people. 11 For (R)unto you is born this day in (S)the city of David (T)a Savior, who is (U)Christ (V)the Lord. 12 And (W)this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby (X)wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel (Y)a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 (Z)“Glory to God (AA)in the highest,
(AB)and on earth (AC)peace (AD)among those with whom he is pleased!”[d]
Footnotes
Cross references
- Luke 2:1 : Acts 17:7
- Luke 2:1 : [ch. 3:1]
- Luke 2:1 : [Acts 5:37]
- Luke 2:2 : [See ver. 1 above]; [Acts 5:37]
- Luke 2:2 : ch. 3:1
- Luke 2:4 : ch. 1:26
- Luke 2:4 : See Matt. 2:23
- Luke 2:4 : ver. 11; John 7:42; [1 Sam. 16:1]
- Luke 2:4 : Matt. 2:1
- Luke 2:4 : ch. 1:27
- Luke 2:6 : [See ver. 4 above]; ch. 1:27
- Luke 2:7 : ver. 12
- Luke 2:7 : ver. 16
- Luke 2:7 : ch. 22:11 (Gk.)
- Luke 2:9 : ch. 24:4; Acts 12:7
- Luke 2:9 : ch. 9:31; Acts 7:55; 2 Cor. 3:18
- Luke 2:10 : ver. 32; John 11:50; [Zech. 9:9]
- Luke 2:11 : Isa. 9:6
- Luke 2:11 : ver. 4
- Luke 2:11 : Matt. 1:21; John 4:42
- Luke 2:11 : Acts 2:36; 10:36; [ch. 23:2]; See Matt. 1:17
- Luke 2:11 : [ch. 1:43]
- Luke 2:12 : 1 Sam. 2:34; 2 Kgs. 19:29; 20:8, 9; Isa. 7:11, 14
- Luke 2:12 : ver. 7
- Luke 2:13 : Gen. 28:12; 32:1, 2; 1 Kgs. 22:19; 2 Chr. 18:18; Ps. 103:21; 148:2; Dan. 7:10; Rev. 5:11
- Luke 2:14 : ch. 19:38; [Ps. 148:1; Matt. 21:9]
- Luke 2:14 : [ch. 10:21; Matt. 6:10; 28:18; John 17:4; Acts 7:49; Eph. 3:15; Col. 1:16, 20; Rev. 5:13]
- Luke 2:14 : [ch. 10:21; Matt. 6:10; 28:18; John 17:4; Acts 7:49; Eph. 3:15; Col. 1:16, 20; Rev. 5:13]
- Luke 2:14 : ch. 1:79; Ps. 85:10; Isa. 9:6, 7; Hag. 2:9; Acts 10:36; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14, 17; Col. 1:20
- Luke 2:14 : [ch. 3:22; 12:32; Eph. 1:5, 9; Phil. 2:13]
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1. Good news of great joy for all people (1-12)
Just as Joseph and Mary register in Bethlehem for the Roman census, the baby comes! There is no place for the Messiah to be born, and so, they go into an animals' shelter. Jesus is born outdoors surrounded by the animal world, a veiled reflection of the Creator in the Garden of Eden. An angel shares the birth announcement with humble shepherds watching over their flocks at night. The sign of a baby lying in a manger is good news of great joy for all people! He is our Savior and King and Friend. Rulers who dictate our lives seem most powerful, but King Jesus born meekly in a manger is the Messiah. He reigns!
2. Peace on earth (13-14)
Suddenly a heavenly chorus of angels burst into song, proclaiming: 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.' Our King Jesus' humble birth in a manger glorifies God and gives us peace in our hearts today and always. Let's worship him!
Prayer: Lord Jesus, please fill my heart with real joy and peace today through worshiping the baby in a manger.
One Word: Good news of great joy for all people!
