Calvary Baptist Church - Canyon Texas - David Crump, Pastor

Luke 2:1-20 vv. 1-3 – Clay pointed out, “How would God have Jesus born in Bethlehem as prophesied in Micah 5:2 when his parents lived in Nazareth? He would use a pagan government.” vv. 4 – Jesus would be David’s descendant, the king who would always be on His throne. vv. 5-13 – Born in a manger. Angel told shepherds, not political nor religious rulers – humility. v. 14 – “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Favor – (eudokia) “good will, kind intent, delight, pleasure” Easter is a celebration of God demonstrating his love for us. The Lord shows Moses his glory. Exodus 33:18-20 18 Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” 19 And the LORD said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” Exodus 34:5-7 5 Then the LORD came