إنجيل لوقا 1:2-7

Christmas is a time to celebrate the greatest gift of all, Jesus. Looking at the story of Christ's anticipated arrival at Christmas reminds us that Jesus came to be the fulfillment of God's promises and faithfulness. All our hopes and prayers are answered in the presence of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us.

Ang pinakamahalagang pangyayari sa kasaysayan ng mundo ay nang magkatawang-tao at manirahan sa atin si Jesus, ang Ilaw ng Sanlibutan. Ipinahayag ng mga anghel ang kanyang pagdating, may mga tulang naisulat, nagtakbuhan ang mga pastol, at si Maria ay umawit! Samahan ninyo kami sa limang araw na pag-aaral at pagkilala sa Kanyang liwanag—kung paano ito naging inspirasyon sa mga nakapaligid sa Kanya at ano ang epekto nito sa atin ngayon.

Our Christmas story starts with the angel’s annunciation to Mary and concludes with the visit of the Magi. In these reflections and applications of the Christmas narrative I will mostly refer to Luke, as his is the fullest of the gospel accounts.

Why was Jesus born? This may seem like a simple question, too familiar to ponder. But as you prepare for Christmas this year, take time to reflect on the deep meaning and purpose of Jesus's birth for your life, and for the whole world. This 5 day series was written by Scott Hoezee, and is an excerpt from the Words of Hope daily devotional.