One of the big take-aways from this week’s session is that even as a child, Jesus wanted to honor the Father. Jesus was drawn to the temple—His Father’s house—and He apparently delighted in engaging with the religious leaders in talking about God. As a quick note, Jesus was not being disobedient in this encounter. That would have been a...

One may find it odd that Luke includes a mention of Jesus’ circumcision in the narrative of His childhood, even if in passing. However, modern readers must understand that during the Old Testament period, it was customary for males among God’s people to be circumcised on the eighth day according to the law as a covenant sign (Gen. 17:12)....

One important truth about the Messiah, a truth that many in Israel missed, was that He would be provided for all humanity. Jesus did not come to be the Savior just for Israel, or just for the religious, or just for males, or just for the wealthy. He came to be the Savior of all who call on Him...

As the next generation gets older and our society drifts faster and faster away from any semblance of biblical morality, we can’t help but worry. The thought of what our kids will face when they step out into this world is understandably paralyzing to some parents. But in Luke 2:1-7, we see names of rulers and references to a...

The universe J.R.R. Tolkien created for The Lord of the Rings is amazing, full of mighty and majestic humans, elves, dwarves, and other creatures. Consider who is part of the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandolf, a powerful wizard.Aragorn, the king of the menBoromir, a fierce warriorGimli, a brave dwarfLegolas, a skilled elf And then there are the four hobbits:...

In Luke 1:57-66, we read: Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. Then her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her his great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.When they came to circumcise the child on the eighth day, they were going to name him Zechariah, after his father. But his mother...