Paul’s strategy for passing on the faith is expressed in II Timothy 2:2 above: Invest in the lives of others! But not just anyone… to those who will entrust it to others.

Paul’s strategy for passing on the faith is expressed in II Timothy 2:2 above: Invest in the lives of others! But not just anyone… to those who will entrust it to others.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

Perhaps the Magi had heard about the Messiah from the Jews scattered throughout their country since the captivity. Somehow they had a knowledge of the Jewish Messiah, and through the special star, God had revealed to them Messiah's birth. We do know this, they responded to the light God gave them by seeking the Lord. They were clear in their purpose... "We've come to worship Him." But their words and their actions point to more than respect one would pay to an earthly king. They gave no such worship to Herod.

Perhaps the Magi had heard about the Messiah from the Jews scattered throughout their country since the captivity. Somehow they had a knowledge of the Jewish Messiah, and through the special star, God had revealed to them Messiah's birth. We do know this, they responded to the light God gave them by seeking the Lord. They were clear in their purpose... "We've come to worship Him." But their words and their actions point to more than respect one would pay to an earthly king. They gave no such worship to Herod.

God, in his sovereign control over history, worked out his plan for salvation: “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son....” (Gal. 4:4). Christ’s birth fulfills Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

God, in his sovereign control over history, worked out his plan for salvation: “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son....” (Gal. 4:4). Christ’s birth fulfills Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”

Luke 1:46-47

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”

Luke 1:46-47