In The Word/Calvary Chapel Podcast

In the Word: Luke 2:21-35 - "Jesus The Messiah"

---------------------------------------- https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201&version=NIVhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%203&version=NIVhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A21-35&version=NIV;KJVhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A21-35&version=NIV&interface=printhttps://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/niv/Luke.2.21-Luke.2.35Luke 2:21-35 New International Version 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[a [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A21-35&version=NIV#fen-NIV-24997a]]), 24 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.”[b [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A21-35&version=NIV#fen-NIV-24998b]] 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,     you may now dismiss[c [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A21-35&version=NIV#fen-NIV-25003c]] your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,     and the glory of your people Israel.” 33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In the Word: Luke 2:8-14 - "God's Good Will Toward Men".

Luke 2:8-14 New International Version 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In the Word: Luke 2:1-9 - "God's Good Will Toward Men".

Luke 2:1-9 New International Version The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%202%3A1-9&version=NIV#fen-NIV-24976a]] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In the Word: Luke 1:70-80 - "What Christmas Meant To Zacharias".

Luke 1:70-80 New International Version 70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), 71 salvation from our enemies     and from the hand of all who hate us— 72 to show mercy to our ancestors     and to remember his holy covenant, 73     the oath he swore to our father Abraham: 74 to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,     and to enable us to serve him without fear 75     in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 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 for him, 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation     through the forgiveness of their sins, 78 because of the tender mercy of our God,     by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven 79 to shine on those living in darkness     and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” 80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit[a [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%201%3A70-80&version=NIV#fen-NIV-24974a]]; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In the Word: Luke 1:57-71 - "What Christmas Meant To Zacharias".

Luke 1:57-71 New International Version The Birth of John the Baptist 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.” 61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.” 62 Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. 63 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. 65 All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. 66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him. Zechariah’s Song 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,     because he has come to his people and redeemed them. 69 He has raised up a horn[a [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%201%3A57-71&version=NIV#fen-NIV-24963a]] of salvation for us     in the house of his servant David 70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), 71 salvation from our enemies     and from the hand of all who hate us— See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.