Luke 2:1-40

The Birth of Jesus Christ

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.

The Shepherds and the Angels

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Jesus Presented at the Temple

22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,
    according to your word;
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation
31     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and for glory to your people Israel.”

33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

The Return to Nazareth

39 And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.


19 thoughts on “The Essential Jesus-Day 33

  1. they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
    We are to go and tell what we have seen and heard all that God has done for us that others may know Him too!

    1. Gracias Dios omnipotente por el nacimiento del Señor Padre amado que enviaste para la salvación del pueblo de Israel todas las naciones te alabamos y aclamamos tu santo nombre gracias Señor

  2. Christ came to save us all. As a babe in a manger to our Saving Lord, he died so that we could live. Praise GOD!!

    1. Praise you oh Lord for saving us from sin and evil. Blessed be to the child who came and saved us. Amen and Hallelujah 🙏🏻✝🙏🏻✝💜💜🙌🏻🙌🏻

  3. Praise the lord for his miracle of Jesus. He will save his people from their sins, the gentiles and Israelites.

  4. I will share with others what God has done for me and my family. What an awesome, amazing God we have! In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

  5. The Miracle was not just for the Shepherds, or Mary, & Joseph but also for the entire world who were willing to believe & moved by the Holy Spirit. Having a personal relationship w/JESUS is not something we should keep to ourselves. The Promise was kept, JESUS, our Promised REDEEMER. “JESUS REIGNS” & HE is my BLESSED ASSURANCE. Thank YOU, thank YOU, thank YOU, LORD. The Shepherds did what we all should do; go tell the world.

  6. God has no respect of persons. Jesus came to free the oppressed and oppressor, the rich and the poor. He came to give sight to the spiritually blind and all who is held captive by sin. He brought us Good News of Salvation! Bye this, Jesus coming takes us out of our comfort zone and relocate to a new height in Him. God shows us that He is working and on the move in Christ Jesus. It’s good to be counted among the wise for believing and accepting what God has said about His son Jesus.
    Lord I praise you and glorify your name!

  7. Help me Father to share with a lost world just how their Creator has a plan to rescue them… Thank you for Your grace, mercy and everlasting love…

    Amen

  8. Yes that is great news for all the people …that Jesus Christ is born. We should all go out and shout it on the mountain tops and give glory and praise to the Lord for all the great things we have seen that he has done.

  9. We are the messagers that sholud carry the good news today. We have a savior who truly saves and delivers, if we just trust and believe. Thank you Lord for giving us your Son Jesus Christ to take away the sins of this evil world and for giving us an opportunity to spend eternity with you. I pray I share the good news everywhere I go so others can hear and believe

    Be blessed church

  10. And so many people are still looking for the Savior, even if they don’t realize what they are looking for.
    Now, more than ever in my lifetime, I find myself praying for God’s help and guidance in the world that I find myself living in.

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