"Matthew and Luke recount the Christmas story from a human perspective. The Apostle John shares the story from heaven-side, from God's perspective. We see this great plan of God unfold from before the foundation of the earth to now being executed in the person of Christ Jesus. It's wonderful to see the Christmas story from this perspective. Let's dive in.

"The Christmas Story, Part 2. From the announcement to Mary through the story of Christ's birth, Luke provides rich detail and powerful truth of the Christmas story. The angel's pronouncement of the virgin birth is a thrilling pronouncement of Jesus Christ and his kingdom. It is worth noting that Mary, while naturally frightened and confused, accepted by faith the fact that she would bear the Son of God. In scripture, when God intervenes in an individuals life it is always to bring favor and show His grace. It is the same for you and me today. You have found favor with God.

"The Christmas Story, Part 2. From the announcement to Mary through the story of Christ's birth, Luke provides rich detail and powerful truth of the Christmas story. The angel's pronouncement of the virgin birth is a thrilling pronouncement of Jesus Christ and his kingdom. It is worth noting that Mary, while naturally frightened and confused, accepted by faith the fact that she would bear the Son of God. In scripture, when God intervenes in an individuals life it is always to bring favor and show His grace. It is the same for you and me today. You have found favor with God.

"The birth of Jesus was a long-awaited event ... the coming of the Messiah. Matthew records the birth of Christ in the first two chapters. He recounts the genealogy of Jesus. He makes a point to connect Jesus to David and Abraham of the Old Testament. The promise to Abraham is revealed in Jesus. "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" Matthew 1:23

"The birth of Jesus was a long-awaited event ... the coming of the Messiah. Matthew records the birth of Christ in the first two chapters. He recounts the genealogy of Jesus. He makes a point to connect Jesus to David and Abraham of the Old Testament. The promise to Abraham is revealed in Jesus. "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" Matthew 1:23

"What is the new covenant about? * Why do we need a new covenant? * What is the law for? * What marked the end of the old and the beginning of the new covenant? * What covenant did Jesus live under? * Isn't the law there to improve me? * Hebrews 9:22, 10:1-18 What provides for the forgiveness of sin? * How can I fill the void within?

"What is the new covenant about? * Why do we need a new covenant? * What is the law for? * What marked the end of the old and the beginning of the new covenant? * What covenant did Jesus live under? * Isn't the law there to improve me? * Hebrews 9:22, 10:1-18 What provides for the forgiveness of sin? * How can I fill the void within?

"Special teaching on The New Covenant * Can we experience the abiding life? * What is the purpose of the law? * What is the work of Christ in us today? * What is the new covenant? * Can I have assurance that I am forgiven and saved? * The new covenant is God's expression of love.

"Special teaching on The New Covenant * Can we experience the abiding life? * What is the purpose of the law? * What is the work of Christ in us today? * What is the new covenant? * Can I have assurance that I am forgiven and saved? * The new covenant is God's expression of love.

"In John 17, eternal life is laid out in all its glory. Through Jesus' own words, we learn that Jesus has the authority to give eternal life and that it is a new quality of life for us here and now. It is knowing God, namely knowing Jesus Christ. He ends the passage by praying for unity, the same unity he enjoys with the Father. Like the disciples, we too share the glory of the Father. And he promises to continue to make the Father known to us, so that his love will be in us.