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The Gifts of the Magi
Scripture Focus “Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”— Matthew 2:11 (ESV) Devotional Thought The Magi arrive quietly—but their presence thunders with meaning. They come from the East, far from Israel, guided only by a star and by faith. They arrive not as conquerors,…
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Safe in the Father’s Plan
Scripture Focus“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to…
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The Witness of Anna
Scripture Focus “And there was a prophetess, Anna… She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption…
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Simeon’s Long-Awaited Joy
Scripture Focus“And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart…
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Jesus Presented at the Temple
Scripture Focus “And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord… and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtledoves, or two…
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The Naming of Jesus
Scripture Focus“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” – Luke 2:21 (ESV) Devotional Thought Eight days after His birth, in reverent obedience to the Law of Moses, Mary and…
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God With Us
Scripture Focus — Matthew 1:22–23; Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).” Devotional Thought Christmas is not merely the story…
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The Shepherds Come and See
Scripture Focus — Luke 2:15–20 (ESV)“And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger… And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen.” Devotional Thought The angels depart.The sky grows quiet again.But nothing will ever be…
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The Angels and the Shepherds
Scripture Focus — Luke 2:8–14 (ESV)“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people… Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!’” Devotional Thought Heaven’s…
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The Birth of Jesus
Scripture Focus — Luke 2:6–7 (ESV)“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Devotional Thought…
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