Podcasts about luke 2:1-7

In the messes of your life, do you always see the Master's plan? In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. — Luke 2:1-7 Imagine the exhaustion Joseph and Mary must have felt. A long, grueling journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem—a 90-mile walk on rocky and dusty terrain, navigating hills and valleys. Mary, who was heavily pregnant, likely felt every step in her weary body. And then, when they finally arrived, there was a final irritation: there was no room for them in the inn. They're forced to find shelter among animals, with the King of Kings born in the humblest of places. To us, this moment looks chaotic and irritating. But look closer, and you'll see the fingerprints of God. This is the Bible's only recorded account of Jesus' birth, and the details are breathtaking. At first glance, it seems Caesar Augustus is flexing his imperial muscles, issuing a decree for a worldwide census. But behind Caesar's throne sits another throne. From the holy throne, God orchestrated every moment, ensuring that Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem to fulfill the divine plan. The Bible is abundant with Old Testament prophecies pointing to this moment—prophecies fulfilled with such precision that the odds of one person meeting just eight of them are 1 in 10 to the 17th power. Consider these eight prophecies: Micah 5:2 — The birthplace is Bethlehem. Isaiah 7:14 — The virgin birth of a son. Genesis 3:15 — A seed that would be human and divine. Micah 5:2 — A ruler from Israel will be born. Isaiah 9:6-7 — A man from David's line. Isaiah 11:1 — From the line of Jesse. 2 Samuel 7:16 — One who would lead a kingdom that would never end. Jeremiah 23:5 — A King who will reign justly and execute righteousness. Caesar may have worn a crown and called for a count, but God wrote the whole account. God's power was so great that he used a Caesar, a census, a crowded inn, and even a cradle in a corral to set the stage for the most extraordinary story ever told. Every inconvenience, every hardship, every detail was a masterstroke in God's perfect plan to bring a Savior into the world. What looked like a mess was the Master's plan. Is there a place in your life where God's plan has some details that you perceive as irritations? The God orchestrating every detail of Jesus's birth still works his plan in your life today. Trust him! Trust him with irritations and inconveniences today. Remember, there is a Throne behind the throne. God is in ultimate control. He cares for even the smallest of details. One day, it will all make sense when the story is fully told. #GodsPlan, #TrustHisTiming, #SovereigntyInChaos Ask This: What unknowns are keeping you from fully committing to God's plan in your life? How can you demonstrate faithfulness to the commitments God has already placed before you? Do This: Don't be irritated by the mess. Trust the Master's plan. Pray This: Lord, help me trust Your perfect plan, even when life feels messy and uncertain. Remind me that every detail is in Your hands. Amen. Play This: He Has Done Great Things.

Augustus is not the ruler orchestrating this divine moment. God is if you see the grander story—a devotional by Vince Miller.

Our God is the God of every detail. He plans it all down to the jot and title. Christmas devotionals with speaker and author Vince Miller.

Sermon recording from Sunday, December 19th, 2021. A study of Luke 2:1-7.Thesis: Jesus went through the pain and hurt to become your King.

Sunday Sermon 8:30. Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons December 19, 2021

Sunday Sermon 8:30. Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons December 19, 2021

Sunday Sermon 8:30. Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons December 19, 2021

Sunday Sermon 8:30. Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons December 19, 2021

In this series we're looking at the pregnancy, the emergency, and the nativity as we discover three keys to help you avoid having the worse Christmas ever:1. Adjust your expectations (the pregnancy) 2. Embrace God's perspective (the emergency)3. Repurpose your pain (the nativity) Joseph and Mary embraced God's perspective during their emergency.Luke 2:1-7 Jesus being born in Bethlehem was the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy about the Messiah.Micah 5:2 “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.”John 7:41-42 “Others said, “He is the Messiah.” Still others said, “But he can't be! Will the Messiah come from Galilee? 42 For the Scriptures clearly state that the Messiah will be born of the royal line of David, in Bethlehem, the village where King David was born.” That perspective changes everything – what seemed like an emergency was actually fulfillment of prophecy. What if God's plan for your life requires the ending of YOUR plan for your life? What if its not happening TO you, but happening FOR you?  How to embrace God's perspective1. Draw near to God.James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”Your perspective is tied to your location. This means the closer you are to God, the more you will see things as He sees them.Psalm 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, To all who call on Him in truth.” 2. Know the word of God.Romans 12:2 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”God's will is revealed through God's word.   3. Adjust your perspective.2 Corinthians 4:17-18 “For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 18 So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.Forced perspective is when a picture creates a false reality because its perspective shows something bigger than it should be.  Are you embracing God's perspective?

Tony preaches from Luke 2:1-7 - No room for Jesus

Who Calls the Shots? Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Rhett G. Payne

Join us as Floyd Schneider continues our 2018 Advent series with “Week 2 of Advent” from Luke 2:1-7.

What comfort is there for us when One so high stoops so low to serve us?

Luke 2:1-7

Luke 2:1-7

Christmas Traditions There is so much that miss about my childhood Christmas traditions, that I didn’t even know I liked when I was a child. Growing up in the Swedish Capital of Nebraska, in the Swedish Covenant Church, with a 100% Swedish father, and 100% Swedish grandparents, much of my child hood traditions are rooted deep in Swedish traditions. Our church would put on a St. Lucia celebration on Dec. 13th (or close to it) with buns, coffee, sandwiches, glugg, and a pageant. We would have “Carols and Breakfast” the Sunday before Christmas, where the kids in the church would share their musical talents, and at each place setting you could find a Swedish hay ornament, and before we would leave we would be given an orange or an apple. One of my favorites was our 11 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. We would spread the light from the Christ candle around the sanctuary while singing Silent Night. As we finished the song, we would hear the bell from the Lutheran church begin to ring, as we ushered in Christmas morning. Then we would drive home, and every year, I was sure I saw Rudolf pulling Santa’s sleigh. Every other year, we would rotate the 11 pm Candlelight service with Julotta. Julotta was early but I still loved it. We would always have a ‘grandpa or grandma’ of the church sit in an old wooden rocking chair, the kids gathered around them, and they would read the story of the birth of Jesus. We all have our Christmas traditions, current or from our childhood, that I hope makes you smile when you think about them. I pray that this Christmas season you are able to enjoy them with your family and/or friends. Also, I would like to invite you, if it isn’t already your tradition, to join us for our Julotta service this Christmas morning at 8 am. We will “bring in the light” of Christ through worship and song, and then we will celebrate with a delicious “Taste of Scandinavia” Breakfast. Just as a reminder we will not have our normal 10:30 am service this Christmas Sunday Morning. I pray that you have a Merry Christmas!

Each week Redeemer posts new sermons from senior pastor Craig Bailey and assistant pastor John Song for listening or downloading free of charge. Guest pastors’ sermons are also posted.

Each week Redeemer posts new sermons from senior pastor Craig Bailey and assistant pastor John Song for listening or downloading free of charge. Guest pastors’ sermons are also posted.