First streamed on 12.21.22. First posted on 12.24.22. See the previous study on Luke 1:5-17 (“Get Ready For Christmas! Celebrate the Presence!”), on Luke 1:26-33 (“Prophetic, Angelic Pregnancy Announcement”), and on Luke 1:34-38 (“The Christmas Miracle: Nothing Is Impossible With God!”).
- Introduction
- Bible Study Audio
- Bible Study Video
- Live Stream Recording
- Bible Study Slideshow
- Bibliography
Introduction
Now, I don’t know about you, but as Christmas day approaches, I’ve been getting more and more deliveries. But nothing can compare with the special delivery of the Deliverer.
Nothing in Amazon boxes is as awesome as the Amazin’ Baby.
Yet, in Luke we see the humble beginnings of the King who’s Kingdom will be never-ending. We read of the most humble of births for the greatest on earth. The greatest of all-time…the greatest man in history.
And because God is in control of history, all history is His story. The chronicles of the cosmos are authored by the One with all authority.
And the Lord even uses impious pagans as major players in His master plan.
And, thanks be to God, through Mary’s labor and delivery, the Lord brought forth His Son who would labor and deliver us.
Tonight, let’s hopefully correct some common misconceptions, and talk about the Best Gift in History: The Deliverer’s Delivery.
Bible Study Audio
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Live Stream Recording
Correction: Luke 2:4 says “Judea”, not “Judah” (but see Mic 5:2; Mt 2:4-6).
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Bible Study Slideshow
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12-21-22 No Pictures Bible Study Slides Luke 2_1-7
Bibliography
- Bock, Darrell L. Luke: 1:1–9:50. Vol. 1. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1994
- Cross, F. L. and Elizabeth A. Livingstone, eds. The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Edwards, James R. The Gospel according to Luke. Edited by D. A. Carson. The Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.; Nottingham, England: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Apollos, 2015.
- Evans, Craig A. Luke. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1990.
- Garland, David E. Luke. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012.
- Green, Joel B. The Gospel of Luke. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997.
- Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
- Morris, Leon. Luke: An Introduction and Commentary. Vol. 3. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988.
- Schreiner, Thomas in Burge, Gary M., and Andrew E. Hill, eds. The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2012.
- Silva, Moisés, ed. New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014.
- Stein, Robert H. Luke. Vol. 24. The New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992.
- Strauss, Mark in Arnold, Clinton E. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Matthew, Mark, Luke. Vol. 1. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002.
- Strobel, Lee. The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus. Zondervan. Kindle Edition, 1998.
- Trites, Allison A., William J. Larkin. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12: The Gospel of Luke and Acts. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2006.
- Water, Mark. The Christian Book of Records. Alresford, Hants, UK: John Hunt Pub., 2002.
- Wilcock, Michael. The Savior of the World: The Message of Luke’s Gospel. The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1979.