They suppress this truth by their wickedness.

“. . . whenever the truth starts to exert itself and makes them feel uneasy in their moral nature, they hold it down, suppress it. Some drown its voice by rushing on into their immoralities; others...

In light of impending judgment, John preaches a “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” warning his hearers to produce fruit—a radical kingdom ethic—that is in accordance with their repentance

This is the only inspired incident that God has given us of Jesus’ experiences during His boyhood. Luke stressed Jesus’ wisdom and His conscious awareness that He was the Son of God so his readers would have confidence in Jesus’ deity.

From the very beginning of the life of Jesus, the Holy Spirit in various ways continued to confirm the true identity of this child. He is our Salvation. He is our Redeemer.

There are two ways to build a house. One is to move ahead with plans based on one’s own knowledge, skill and financial resources, then ask God’s blessing on the completed structure. The other is to wait until the LORD has given unmistakable guidance...

God’s word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path means the Scriptures give us direction and guidance in all circumstances of life.

The scene is one of abject humility—of utter condescension. It is contrary to expectation so far as the arrival of the Messiah is concerned. Luke is letting the reader know from this beginning, this Messiah will surprise you; this Messiah will do the...

Praise to God for what He had done. Zacharias realized that the birth of his son, John, indicated the imminence of the coming of the Messiah.

“One of the important functions of the Magnificat is to provide an initial characterization of the God whose purpose shapes the following story.”

He will be great: No one has influenced history more than Jesus Christ. “Is it not proven that he is great? Conquerors are great, and he is the greatest of them. Deliverers are great, and he is the greatest of them. Liberators are great, and he is the...