KEY PASSAGES
67 Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:
– LUKE 1:67-70
68 “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. 69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, 70 just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.
- JESUS BIRTH MADE POSSIBILITY PERSONAL
2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my savior, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
– PSALM 18:2
- JESUS BIRTH MADE POSSIBILITY PERMANENT
71 Now WE will be saved from OUR enemies and from all who hate US. 72 He has been merciful to OUR ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant— 73 the covenant he swore with an oath to OUR ancestor Abraham. 74 WE have been rescued from OUR enemies so WE can serve God without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness for as long as WE live.
– LUKE 1:71
76 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
– LUKE 1:76-77
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
– JOHN 14:6
78 Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”
– LUKE 1:78-79
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
– LAMENTATIONS 3:22
34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
– ROMANS 8:34
2 “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings
– MALACHI 4:2
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVATION:
NO PLAYIN!
READ: LUKE 1:67-80
- JESUS BIRTH MADE POSSIBILITY PERSONAL
READ – LUKE 1:67-69; PSALM 18:2
ASK: Do you allow Jesus to be both VISITOR and REDEEMER in your life?
- JESUS BIRTH MADE POSSIBILITY PERMANENT
READ – JOHN 14:6; LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23; ROMANS 8:34; MALACHI 4:2
ASK: Are you living your life with Jesus in isolation or in a community of deep connections?
PRAY: Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to pay the ransom for my sin. Jesus I accept your saving Grace as well as you wanting a personal relationship with me. As I walk with you I commit to live life in a community of deep connection. Amen!