Luke 2:25-33

All Advent we’ve been waiting—and now we celebrate: The Light has come! Jesus Christ is born, and through Him, God’s salvation has appeared to all people. Simeon held baby Jesus and called Him “a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel.” Jesus is the Light that darkness cannot overcome. He shines into our hearts, gives us life, and leads us in truth. At Christmas, we remember not just that Jesus was born, but that He still shines today—saving, guiding, and transforming us; and one day will come again to restore the earth and shine so bright for all eternity that there will be no need for the sun or moon in the sky because the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb (Rev. 21:23).

Luke 2:13-14

What’s something you’ve seen or experienced that left you utterly speechless, creating a moment of pure awe and wonder? One that stopped time itself, where all you could muster was “Wow!” and it changed your life forever.

Luke 2:13-14

The angels break through some 400 years of silence to and declare two marvelous truths; glory to God and peace to mankind. These truths find their genesis in the fulfillment of God’s promise born in Bethlehem, love made manifest, love determined to redeem what was lost.

Luke 2:13-14

What’s something you’ve seen or experienced that left you utterly speechless, creating a moment of pure awe and wonder? One that stopped time itself, where all you could muster was “Wow!” and it changed your life forever.

Luke 2:8-12

Shepherds. Dirty, stinky shepherds. This was the lowly group of people God first announced the birth of his Son Jesus to. The angel put it this way: Jesus’ birth was good news of great joy for all people. That was the case then and continues to be the case today.

Luke 2:8-12

Christmas is God choosing the mess that the world refuses. The good news first came to lowly, looked down upon, shepherds – outsiders who became the first evangelists. Their story declares that good news of great joy – salvation in Jesus Christ – will be for all the people. In Christ, true joy is found – not in circumstance, but in the presence of the Savior who came for our messy lives.

Luke 2:8-12

God announced Jesus’ birth not to the powerful but to humble shepherds, showing that His love is for ordinary, overlooked people like us. When His glory returned that night, it marked the arrival of the King who came to save. And the sign was simple: a baby in a manger. Jesus came to rescue you, to call you, and to bring you into God’s family. The only question is whether you will come to Him as the shepherds did, with a willing heart.

Luke 2:1-7

In this second week of Advent, we focus on the BethlehemCandle, also known as the candle of preparation and peace. Bethlehem reminds us that God often works through small and ordinary places to accomplish His greatest purposes. The birth of Jesus shows that true peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances but from God’s presence with us. As we look at the humility of Bethlehem and the faith of Mary andJoseph, we’re invited to prepare our hearts and receive the peace Christ brings.