Jesus is born, Shepherds and the Angels. Jesus is presented at the temple, is circumcised and giving the name the Angel proclaimed. Simeon at the temple. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to Nazareth.

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." II Timothy 3:16-17

How has God's Word impacted your life?

Mary visits Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth exclaims how blessed Mary is as Mary is carrying the Christ. Mary sings a song of Praise to the Lord. John the Baptist is born. Zechariah speaks after being mute for 9 months and prophesied about Jesus the Messiah.

"Be very careful how you live for life -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but Understand what the Lord's Will is." Ephesians 5:15-17

What is it that makes you resistant to trusting God with everything in your life?

The Gospel of Luke is dedicated to Thoephilus. Birth of John the Baptist is foretold. Zechariah is visited by an angel of God and does not believe Elizabeth will have a son. Zechariah is struck mute until John is born. Birth of Jesus is foretold to Mary. Mary accepts this and says "Behold I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to m according to your word."

And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27

If you were to ask your closest friends what it is you love most, what would they say?

God gives Sabbath Regulations. Moses asks for contribution for the Tabernacle and the skilled workmen of the group construct as per God's design. The Ark of the Covenant is constructed and the Mercy Seat is placed on top with the tablets of the covenant inside. Priestly Garments were constructed. Glory of the Lord rests on the Tabernacle.

With the new year upon us we want to start 2019 the right way. We do this by growing in wisdom and character.

"And Jesus increased in wisdom and in favor with God and man" Luke 2:52

Looking at your calendar, where do you dedicate the most time?

We are all familiar with the story of Jesus' birth. Now you can hear the rest of the story.

God commands the Israelites to leave Sinai but God would not go with them. Moses meets with God in the Tent of Meeting and intercedes for the people. God commands Moses to make two new tablets and God then wrote upon them the words that were on the first set of tablets. God renews his covenant with the people of Israel