An exposition of Luke 1:39-56.
This is the first study on the character and content of a Christian testimony. Elisabeth and Mary were confronted with peculiar challenges, yet their trials had much in common: Both homes were visited by an angel, both women conceived a child in a miraculous manner and both mothers would be responsible for raising children who would bring salvation to sinners – John would prepare the way for Jesus, and Jesus would Himself redeem His people from sin. Therefore, we are not surprised to find these ladies sharing personal testimonies on what God was accomplishing through their lives. In this study, we seek to uncover the framework of a Christian testimony by answering this question: What are the contributing characteristics which form a God-honouring testimony?
An exposition of Luke 1:39-56.
This is the second study on the character and content of a Christian testimony. Elisabeth and Mary provide a couple of helpful guides on the type of content that should be incorporated into every God-honouring testimony. This study examines the content of each report, and happy is the Christian who comes closest to these blueprints.
An exposition of Luke 1:1-2:52.
Luke records the nativity of Jesus Christ with reference to more than 20 groups of characters: Zacharias, Elisabeth, Angel Gabriel, John, Holy Ghost, Joseph, Mary, Jesus, Group of Angels, Shepherds, Simeon, Prophetess Anna, religious rulers, Herod, Caesar Augustus, Cyrenius, Worshippers at the Temple, Elisabeth’s friends and family, Mary’s friends and family, Anna’s father (Phanuel), Anna’s husband, Elijah, David, and Abraham. However, the two chapters hinge on three pivotal characters, John, Jesus and Mary. This study examines how John and Mary share a common mission of making preparation for Jesus’ earthly ministry.
A reading from the Gospel records.
This study arranges the Gospel records in chronological order providing a complete and unabridged story of the childhood of Jesus Christ. The presentation is brought to a conclusion by answering the question: Why is Jesus of such great importance?
An exposition of Matthew 1:18-25.
Matthew records the nativity of Jesus Christ with a special emphasis on six main characters: Mary, Joseph, an Angel, the prophet Isaiah, the Holy Spirit and the Lord Jesus Christ. Not only do these persons present an interesting study as individuals, but their connection with one another makes each life even more compelling. The inter-relationship between these characters is the subject of this study.
An exposition of Matthew 2:1-12.
Matthew records the early childhood of Jesus Christ with a special emphasis on sixteen main characters: Jesus Christ, King Herod, Wise men, Chief Priests, Scribes, Mary, Joseph, an Angel, a group of murdering soldiers, a host of murdered children, weeping parents, King Archelaus, three prophets (Micah, Hosea, Jeremiah) and a group of prophets. How are these groups of people tied together? The inter-relationship between these characters is the subject of this study.
An exposition of John 1:1-18.
The Incarnation refers to that event when the Son of God took upon Himself a human nature, wherein He remains absolutely God and completely man in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. This term better represents the true meaning of Christmas than does the familiar language of “the birth of Christ.” Only three of the four Gospel records make reference to this unique event. Matthew and Luke consider the subject from a human aspect, presenting Christ as the Son of Man; whereas John considers the subject from a divine aspect, presenting Christ as the Son of God. Indeed,
He walked like men, He talked like God;
His words were oracles, His works were miracles;
Of God the true expression, Of man the finest specimen;
Full orbed humanity, Crowned with deity;
Without taint of iniquity, Or trace of infirmity.
It is the deity of Jesus Christ that is highlighted in this study.