Скачать или смотреть 1-25-26 Luke 2:1-21 The Divine Birth of Our Savior by Pastor Fred

Pastor Fred is teaching from Luke 2:1-21. The text discusses the historical context of Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor who decreed a census, leading Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. It highlights Augustus’ rise to power after defeating his rivals and bringing peace, order, and wealth to the war-torn Mediterranean world. The text also explores the significance of the census, its timing, and its role in fulfilling prophecy by bringing Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus Christ.

The birth of Jesus Christ is recounted, highlighting the journey Mary and Joseph undertook due to a decree. The shepherds, likely tending sacrificial lambs, are visited by an angel who announces the birth of Jesus, the Savior and Christ the Lord, bringing good tidings of great joy for all people. The angel’s presence brings a sense of peace, emphasizing the personal nature of Jesus’s birth and His role as the anointed one and Lord.

The shepherds, guided by the angel’s message, found Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, just as the angel had described. Their encounter with the heavenly host and the angel’s proclamation of Jesus as the Savior led them to seek Him out with haste and faith. The shepherds’ experience emphasizes the importance of focusing on God’s message and His sovereignty, rather than being distracted by the supernatural or the messengers.

The shepherds, upon seeing the baby Jesus, spread the news of the angel’s message about the Savior’s birth. Their encounter with the Lamb of God transformed their perspective, leading them to glorify and praise God. Mary, witnessing these events, pondered them deeply, likely understanding their significance, especially as she later witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion.

God became flesh and walked among us to understand our sorrows, pains, and afflictions, and to forgive us and save us from the eternal consequences of our sin.