Descriptions…

 

Descriptions…

I think my plan this year for scripture reading is the chronological New Testament in a study Bible…so many notes which enhances the Word…I like those side notes of culture, geopolitical, geography and Old Testament referrals…sometimes it is like walking down the road with the people of the time…

This morning was one of these readings…the descriptions of Jesus from various ones that Luke and Matthew record…just meditating on these descriptions alone may make people want to know more about this Jesus…they include descriptions of those around Him, but really center on Him and this is just the beginning of the New Testament….let them sink into our hearts, and minds…help me to see Jesus…

Thank YOU….

(Gabriel) And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. 

And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

Luke.1.30-33

(Elizabeth) And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. 

And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 

And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 

For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 

And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”

Luke.1.41-45

 (Mary)And Mary said,“My soul magnifies the Lord,     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 

for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.

For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 

for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name. 

And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 

He has shown strength with his arm;

he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 

he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 

he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent away empty. 

He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

Luke.1.46-55

 (Zechariah)And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;

for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 

to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, 

because of the tender mercy of our God,

whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Luke.1.76-79

 (The Angels)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. 

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 

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

Luke.2.10-11,14

 (Simeon)”Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,according to your word; 

for my eyes have seen your salvation     that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 

a light for revelation to the Gentiles,and for glory to your people Israel.” 

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 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.

(Anna)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.

Luke.2.29-32, 34-35, 38

(Wisemen) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? 

For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

Matt.2:1-2

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