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The question lingering in the minds of the people before Jesus was, “Who is the Christ?” Luke answers this in two ways in Luke 3:21-38. Jesus is the Christ simply because God says so and because He is uniquely qualified. 

Luke continues his theme of showing that no matter who you are, you can be used to do great things in the kingdom of God. In Luke 3:1-20, John the Baptist prepares the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Through this passage, we find that the gospel calls for repentance, change, and practicing your faith. 

When Jesus is presented at the temple in Luke 2:21-40, He encounters Simeon and Anna. These two interactions reveal seven truths about Jesus, even when He is still just a baby. 

Luke 2:1-20 takes us through the greatest gift of all time, the birth of our Savior. How should we respond?

The birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah’s Prophecy in Luke 1:57-80 show that timing in God’s economy is rarely the same as ours. It is often mysterious, but it is always gracious. His timing always keeps His promises in such a way that ultimately, He alone will get the glory.

In Luke 1:26-56, Gabriel announces the coming of another child, the Son of the Most High, to Mary, where she responds in faith, visits Elizabeth, and gives her magnificat. How do we apply this passage to current day? Pastor Michael Taylor walks through four truths we find in this message. 

After 400 years of silence, God finally speaks. Gabriel comes to Zechariah and Elisabeth to announce the coming of their child, who will pave the way for the Messiah. Luke 1:5-25 is the story of a great announcement to end a season of silence and sorrow. 

Luke’s gospel doesn’t begin with the days of Herod and the birth of Jesus, as most people think. He starts with a dedication to Theophilus and notes that his narrative has been carefully put together so “that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.” Pastor Michael Taylor opens this series on Luke by highlighting three truths Christians should remember, found in Luke 1:1-4.

When pain hits, our reflex is to pull away. May the process of lament become the reflexive language when you are in moments of pain. Instead of recoiling, may you go to and trust in the Father. Lamentations 5 is an example of turning towards God in lament when things are going wrong. Remember to ask Him boldly to work, and to trust that He will do what He has promised. 

Sometimes, when we are wounded, before healing can actually begin, the wound has to be cleaned out. Cleaning up wounds often brings about pain. Healing cannot happen without purity, and purity only comes through dealing with the impure. Are you wounded because you are placing your hope in idols instead of in the only place of true security and peace with God?