Not from an earthly perspective
She began to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2: 38)
The cornerstone
Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel.(Luke 2: 34)
Defending non-negotiable principles
Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him. (Matthew 2: 13)
Our only purpose in life
They brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (Luke 2: 22)
Sheep among wolves
Beware of them, because they will hand you over to local courts. (Matthew 10: 17)
Before the Christ child
I proclaim to you good news of great joy. (Luke 2: 10)
The one awaited by all nations
Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1: 67)
Not with my word
And immediately his mouth was opened. (Luke 1: 64)
Reversing the human mind-set
For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. (Luke 1: 48)
A girl unknown to the world
You will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. (Luke 1, 31)
Turning off cell phones, computers, and televisions
And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place. (Luke 1, 20)
