Listening to the voice of God
This is the testimony of John. (John 1: 19)
The honesty of the evangelists
And the shepherds went with haste. (Luke 2: 16)
Practical consequences
He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light. (John 1: 7)
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)