Luke 2
This is the time that all followers of God were looking forward to.Overview of the chapter:Luke 2:1-7 – Birth of JesusLuke 2:8-20 – Reception of the shepherdsLuke 2:21-24 – Sacrifices at the templeLuke 2:25-35 – SimeonLuke 2:36-40 – AnnaLuke 2:41-52 – Jesus in the templeLuke 2:1-7Bethlehem means, “house of bread” and Jesus was described as the bread of life.Rome was at peace at this time and Rome was roughly at the peak of its power. It was a massive transportation hub, which suited God’s purpose perfectly.This was a fulfillment of the prophecy in Daniel 2:44.Luke 2:24 – Jesus’ earthly parents were not wealthy – they had to offer the “back-up” offering for those that could not afford a lamb. Goin gto pay the tax levied against them would have been especially burdensome.Luke 2:7 – This was an enormously humble birth. A manger (feeding trough) was not a clean place for a baby!Luke 2:14 – Even the heavenly host were excited about the coming of Jesus!Luke 2:21 – Mary and Joseph were both told independently that the baby’s name would be Jesus.Luke 2:22 – See Leviticus 12.Luke 2:24 – The fact that Mary offered a sacrifice and had to go through purification contradicts the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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