Proverbs 10:1-7  (HCSB)A Collection of Solomon’s Proverbs10 Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death. 3 The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the wicked what they crave. 4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches. 5 The so...  Read More

Proverbs 1:8-19  (HCSB)Avoid the Path of the Violent 8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and don’t reject your mother’s teaching, 9 for they will be a garland of grace on your head and a gold chain around your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded. 11 If they say—“Come with us! Let’s set an ambush and kill someone. Let’s attack some innocent person just for fun! 12...  Read More

THE MESSIAH IS BORNThank Jesus for coming to save all people everywhere, not just His chosen people of Israel.KEY TRUTH: Jesus’ Humble Birth Fulfilled Scripture (Luke 2:1–7)KEY TRUTH: Jesus’ Birth Is Good News for All People (Luke 2:8–14)KEY TRUTH: The Good News of Jesus’ Birth Should Be Shared (Luke 2:15–21)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!How do you think Jesus’ birth was ...  Read More

1. What does the humble birth of Jesus reveal about God's character and plan? Are we seeking daily to find God's plan for us, no matter how simple it may be? Look at where God has placed you and how He can use you if you are willing.2. What lessons can we learn from Joseph and Mary's parenting of Jesus?3. Have you ever wondered why God didn't have His Son arrive in the most beautiful and glorious ...  Read More

Luke 2:36-40  (HCSB)Anna’s Testimony 36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and was a widow for 84 years. She did not leave the temple complex, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers. 38 At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to...  Read More

Luke 2:25-35  (HCSB)Simeon’s Prophetic Praise 25 There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple complex. When the parents brough...  Read More

Luke 2:21-24  (HCSB)The Circumcision and Presentation of Jesus 21 When the eight days were completed for His circumcision, He was named Jesus—the name given by the angel before He was conceived. 22 And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (just as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every f...  Read More

Luke 2:8-20  (HCSB)The Shepherds and the Angels 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the pe...  Read More

Luke 2:1-7  (HCSB)The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because ...  Read More

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF MARY (MOTHER OF JESUS)Regularly praise and worship God for His goodness and blessings to you.KEY TRUTH: Mary Was Humble (Luke 1:26–38)KEY TRUTH: Mary Was Blessed and Worshipful (Luke 1:39–56)KEY TRUTH: Mary Was Vindicated (Matthew 1:18–25)KEY TRUTH: Mary Was Sorrowful and Contemplative (Luke 2:22–35: Luke 2:1–21, 41–52)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURC...  Read More

1. Gabriel reported that God "found favor" with Mary. Why do you think God found "favor" in Mary? How should we model our lives to be found in favor?2. Mary was reported to have "went with haste" (diligently) to see Elizabeth. Why do you think Mary acted this way when going to visit Elizabeth? Do you move with diligence when the Holy Spirit gives you an assignment?3. How would you describe Mary's ...  Read More

Matthew 1:18-25 (HCSB)The Nativity of the Messiah 18 The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly. 20 But after he had considered these thi...  Read More