A discussion of John 1:1-14. Light and Darkness. The Life which Jesus provides and the Light are the Same. Unity With God. When we are physically born, we are born with intellect. This comes from Jesus. Jesus came to those whom He created but they did not receive Him. Without God's word, we are not empowered. Jesus came to enable the spiritually helpless The children of God are not born of blood, not born of the will of the flesh, and not born of the will of man. Jesus came to provide life and light to those who had dwelt in darkness.
Luke 1:5-20, 67-80 God had decided when to answer prayers. Those who had prayed had difficulty believing when their petition was granted. Gabriel's focus was on what God was going to accomplish. Small cogs in God's agenda.
Luke 2:4-18, 32, 38 God cares not for what humans think is glorious God respects no man's person God sent His Son to be a shepherd Jesus was sent for the glorification of God The world despises the righteous and mocks the Just God desires that His message be spread Those who believe spread God's message
Three Offerings: Two sacrifices for Mary and silver for Jesus being her firstborn. Simeon waited for the consolation of Israel. The Rise and Fall of many. The sword of the Spirit. Anna tells others.