Luke 2:41-52
The boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but their parent were unaware of it. Three later they found Jesus in the the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
His mother said to him,'Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you."
"Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
This one story is all we know of Jeuss' boyhood. It must have stood head and shoulders above all Mary's other memories, as perhaps the first indication of all that would follow.
At 12, a Jewish boy underwent preparation for adult status in the religious community. This visit to Jerusalem is therefore a special one for Jesus. Victors flocked into the city for Passover, travelling in large parties for safety.
Jesus parents have no reason to suspect he is missing till the evening halt. Next day they retrace their steps, and on the following morning find him in the Temple. For Jesus, on a rare visit from distant Nazareth, the opportunity to engage with the best teachers is not to be missed. He forgets all about his parents. 'My Father' has priority. This is the first indication that Jesus realized his special relationship with God. The next 18 years are passed over in total silence.
Why?
There were many relative and people came to Jerusalem for Passover festival so Jesus parent unaware of Jesus did not follow them.
Everyone amazed with what Jesus' understanding and answers. For Jesus is understand the word of God.
Here symbolized that Jesus is son of God. And Mary remembered this in her heart.
How?
Understanding the word of God and answer is our ability to the bible as we can. Which needs Holy Spirit inspire us.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Righteous and devout man Simeon and prophet Anna
Luke 2:25-39
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
“This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
It is all routine procedure - until Simeon sees the child. This faithful Jew not only recognizes the Messiah God promised he would see before he died: he sees in him the fulfillment of God's saving purpose for the whole world.
Anna, like Simeon, realizes the hope of a long lifetime in this brief encounter.
The joy of this child's coming is the keynote of the chapter. Simeon's word to Mary comes in sharp contrast to the general tone.
Why?
Simeon and Anna were righteous and devout man and prophet. What they said is could be trusted.
They mentioned that Jesus is Messiah the hope of Israel, God promised one.
So Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about Jesus.
Jesus caused the falling and rising of many in Israel, and a sword will pierce Mary's soul, means Jesus will die before her.
Jesus us the redemption of Jerusalem.
Jesus Christ is the Lord, our salvation and hope.
Let me live like Simeon and Anna, purely focused on the Lord, living in simple life and with hope and joy with the Lord.
How?
Simeon and Anna could be my example to honor the name of God, living with simple life and devout life.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
“This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
It is all routine procedure - until Simeon sees the child. This faithful Jew not only recognizes the Messiah God promised he would see before he died: he sees in him the fulfillment of God's saving purpose for the whole world.
Anna, like Simeon, realizes the hope of a long lifetime in this brief encounter.
The joy of this child's coming is the keynote of the chapter. Simeon's word to Mary comes in sharp contrast to the general tone.
Why?
Simeon and Anna were righteous and devout man and prophet. What they said is could be trusted.
They mentioned that Jesus is Messiah the hope of Israel, God promised one.
So Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about Jesus.
Jesus caused the falling and rising of many in Israel, and a sword will pierce Mary's soul, means Jesus will die before her.
Jesus us the redemption of Jerusalem.
Jesus Christ is the Lord, our salvation and hope.
Let me live like Simeon and Anna, purely focused on the Lord, living in simple life and with hope and joy with the Lord.
How?
Simeon and Anna could be my example to honor the name of God, living with simple life and devout life.
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Amazed at what the shepherds said. It is miracle when you believed it.
Luke 2:15-24
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
For the Jewish background to the custom described here. Forty days after Jesus' birth his parents present him to the priest in the Temple. They are not wealthy enough to sacrifice a lamb, so they offer two doves or pigeons.
Why?
Amazed at: People always stand on higher place to listen to other talk. So we have to humble and careful to listen what it is good to our life, no law no reason.
Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in heart. She know what it is going on and she remember what her duty is.
Life of shepherd is changed, they witness the Jesus born and glorifying and praising God. They knew it is work of the Lord. It is miracle when you believed it.
How?
Trust and deliver the message that God gives to me. No matter people listen to it or not.
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
For the Jewish background to the custom described here. Forty days after Jesus' birth his parents present him to the priest in the Temple. They are not wealthy enough to sacrifice a lamb, so they offer two doves or pigeons.
Why?
Amazed at: People always stand on higher place to listen to other talk. So we have to humble and careful to listen what it is good to our life, no law no reason.
Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in heart. She know what it is going on and she remember what her duty is.
Life of shepherd is changed, they witness the Jesus born and glorifying and praising God. They knew it is work of the Lord. It is miracle when you believed it.
How?
Trust and deliver the message that God gives to me. No matter people listen to it or not.
Friday, January 4, 2019
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.
Luke 2:1-14
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph and Mary went up from Nazareth to the town Bethlehem the town of David.
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. and the glory of the Lord shone around them, they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Chris the Lord."
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.
Bethlehem, 9km south of Jerusalem and 110Km south of Nazareth, was the home of Ruth and Boaz and later the birthplace of King David. But for Jesus there was no special guest-room in the town. His cradle was the manger which served the beasts of some householder who took pity on the shelterless couple in their obvious need.
So God's deliverer, 'the Messiah, the Lord' is born. And the message, 'glory to God... and peace pm earth', is born by choirs of angels to simple shepherds minding their flocks on the hillside.
Why?
Sometimes we are caring the messenger but ignore the message content. We are amazing at the super star but escape the real knowledge and message.
Jesus is born for us in manger, this is the sign to all people.
Jesus bring peace to men on whom his favor rests. So angle said do not be afraid, for Jesus come to us with love and peace.
There were not other guests but the angels and shepherd only. The main point is the witness Jesus is born for us in God's time and place.
How?
Jesus Christ is the Lord and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph and Mary went up from Nazareth to the town Bethlehem the town of David.
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. and the glory of the Lord shone around them, they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Chris the Lord."
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.
Bethlehem, 9km south of Jerusalem and 110Km south of Nazareth, was the home of Ruth and Boaz and later the birthplace of King David. But for Jesus there was no special guest-room in the town. His cradle was the manger which served the beasts of some householder who took pity on the shelterless couple in their obvious need.
So God's deliverer, 'the Messiah, the Lord' is born. And the message, 'glory to God... and peace pm earth', is born by choirs of angels to simple shepherds minding their flocks on the hillside.
Why?
Sometimes we are caring the messenger but ignore the message content. We are amazing at the super star but escape the real knowledge and message.
Jesus is born for us in manger, this is the sign to all people.
Jesus bring peace to men on whom his favor rests. So angle said do not be afraid, for Jesus come to us with love and peace.
There were not other guests but the angels and shepherd only. The main point is the witness Jesus is born for us in God's time and place.
How?
Jesus Christ is the Lord and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
His name is John, will go on before the Lord to prepare the way of him
Luke 1:57-80
His name is John. Both Zechariah and Elizabeth said.
Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, 'What then is this child going to be? For the Lord's hand was with him.
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way of him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. Zechariah's song.
Neither Mark nor John is interested in the stories of Jesus' birth, and Matthew focuses on Jesus as the Messiah, from the royal line of David, and his fuller account of Jesus' birth adds much to what we know. He must surely have interviewed Mary, Jesus' mother, to have obtained such privileged information. The language and ideas of these chapters reflect his Jewish sources.
The fact that the child was not to be given a family name, and Zechariah's sudden recovery of speech as the Holy Spirit fills him, giving his pent-up thoughts voice in prophetic song, make a deep impression on the people around, Great thing are now expected of John.
Why?
God's blessing and guiding is on John's family, the Holy Spirit is be with them.
People knew that the Lord's hand was with him for there is miracle happened on them.
Baptist John will prepare the way of Jesus, his mission is give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.
Zechariah has prophet what his son will be through his song praise the Lord Alimght.
How?
Follow the way of Holy Spirit's guidenace and don't care the word of population.
His name is John. Both Zechariah and Elizabeth said.
Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, 'What then is this child going to be? For the Lord's hand was with him.
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way of him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. Zechariah's song.
Neither Mark nor John is interested in the stories of Jesus' birth, and Matthew focuses on Jesus as the Messiah, from the royal line of David, and his fuller account of Jesus' birth adds much to what we know. He must surely have interviewed Mary, Jesus' mother, to have obtained such privileged information. The language and ideas of these chapters reflect his Jewish sources.
The fact that the child was not to be given a family name, and Zechariah's sudden recovery of speech as the Holy Spirit fills him, giving his pent-up thoughts voice in prophetic song, make a deep impression on the people around, Great thing are now expected of John.
Why?
God's blessing and guiding is on John's family, the Holy Spirit is be with them.
People knew that the Lord's hand was with him for there is miracle happened on them.
Baptist John will prepare the way of Jesus, his mission is give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.
Zechariah has prophet what his son will be through his song praise the Lord Alimght.
How?
Follow the way of Holy Spirit's guidenace and don't care the word of population.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
you have found favor with God
Luke 1:26-56
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
Mary said, My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
Why?
Mary gave glory to the Lord, she was afraid but angle said to her how is going on. The power of the Most High will overshadow you.
God is great so Mary made song to honor name of God.
you have found favor with God. It is a blessing. God with us always, but sometimes we may forget the Lord, forget to ask God.
How?
My God is mighty, his power over all in all, seeking God never fail and be encourages. May I found favor with God.
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
Mary said, My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
Why?
Mary gave glory to the Lord, she was afraid but angle said to her how is going on. The power of the Most High will overshadow you.
God is great so Mary made song to honor name of God.
you have found favor with God. It is a blessing. God with us always, but sometimes we may forget the Lord, forget to ask God.
How?
My God is mighty, his power over all in all, seeking God never fail and be encourages. May I found favor with God.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous; Luke 1
Luke 1:1-25
Why write this letter? With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Do not be afraid,Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
He is never to take wine or other fermented drink,and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.
And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Why?
Luke wrote this letter is write the true story, according to what he has carefully investigated everything from the beginning.
This letter is written to Theophilus
Zechariah, the priest will have a son even he is very old, he is John.
John will be go on before the Lord, Jesus Christ. To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
To be a teacher to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous.
行在主的前面，叫為父的心轉向兒女，叫悖逆的人轉從義人的智慧，又為主預備合用的百姓
How?
Do not forget the mission I have received at the beginning.
Why write this letter? With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Do not be afraid,Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
He is never to take wine or other fermented drink,and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.
And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Why?
Luke wrote this letter is write the true story, according to what he has carefully investigated everything from the beginning.
This letter is written to Theophilus
Zechariah, the priest will have a son even he is very old, he is John.
John will be go on before the Lord, Jesus Christ. To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
To be a teacher to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous.
行在主的前面，叫為父的心轉向兒女，叫悖逆的人轉從義人的智慧，又為主預備合用的百姓
How?
Do not forget the mission I have received at the beginning.
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