To deny ourselves is to set aside our pride. Pride shows itself in our desire to be in charge over God and others.

We don't want to apply the law to ourselves. Jesus shows us that this is the what was intended by the law, so that we would see our sin and then see our savior.

As light to the world we are to live out God's commands.

Simeon's eyes were opened to see the truth of Jesus. Our eyes are opened to see the truth of Jesus and to see the truth of ourselves.

The disciples followed Jesus because He was the answer to their needed and healing.

Why is Jesus baptized? He fulfills all righteousness as he is set aside bring justice with compassion.

God gave the shepherds and us the perfect gift.

It is the perfect picture of grace that is seen in those who were at the manger.

Joseph demonstrates that a just man is a man of faith that acts justly with compassion.

Watching John deal with the crowds we see what repentance entails.