Perspectives
The Perspectives series is a look at Advent / Christmas through the perspectives of four different “characters” presented in the Gospels.
The magi, or wise men, travel from the east to find Jesus the king of the Jews and in doing so teach us a great deal about who our king is and how we ought to respond to Him.
Resources:
Matthew 2:1-12
The Gospel According to Matthew, Baker Exegetical Commentary by David Turner
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Through the story of Joseph, we see that God doesn’t always work in the way we expect, in fact he often doesn’t, But he always works in the exact way that need.
Resources:
Matthew 1:18-25
An Exposition of the New Testament (Vol. 1) Gill, J
A commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Matthew Lange, J. P., & Schaff, P. (2008).
The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way, Michael Horton
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God announces through the angel Gabriel, to the virgin Mary, that he is about to accomplish the most impossible thing.
Resources:
Baker Exegetical Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50, Darrel Bock
Tyndale New Testament Commentary: Luke, Leon Morris
Look at the Book, Luke 1:30-37
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