8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. In a similar area where Mary and Joseph were, the shepherds were also. The sheep were used as sacrifices for the temple. The shepherd’s job...
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be...
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4 In...
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there appeared with...
54 “He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy, 55 As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.” Philippians 2:12-15 12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,...
50 “And His mercy is upon generation after generation Toward those who fear Him. 51 “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. 52 “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. 53 “He has...
46 And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. 49 “For the Mighty One has done great things...
45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.” Mary’s willingness to continue to respond in faith is a demonstration of her obedience. She was anticipating the fulfillment of God’s promises. Her obedience...
44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. Elizabeth realized the affect Mary’s presence had on John. She understood that when he heard Mary’s voice it affected him. This was such a special and amazing...
43 And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? Elizabeth showed her humbleness as she expressed much gratitude for Mary coming to see her. Now, it would seem like it wouldn’t be a big deal because they were...