The risen Christ knows our difficulties, and if we remain faithful to Him through those difficulties, we are promised the crown of life. (Rev. 2:8-11)

In light of Jesus’ presence among us (Rev 2:1), our lives must reflect His faithful love (Rev 2:2-6) as we strive for the reward of our fidelity to God (Rev 2:7).

Jesus’ incarnation culminated in His victory over death (Luke 24:28-43)—just as God had promised in His word (Luke 24:44-47)—so that we would testify to all peoples that they can be forgiven in Him (Luke 2:48-49).

Jesus’ incarnation has revealed God to us in a personal way (Luke 2:41-46), exciting and challenging us (Luke 2:47-50) to participate in a dangerously common faith (Luke 2:51-52).

God has revealed Himself (Luke 1:1-4; 2:1-7) – and often confirms His activity in our lives in supernatural ways (Luke 2:8-14) – so that we might respond in faith (Luke 2:15-16) and overflow with joy in speaking of Him (Luke 2:17-20).

God has revealed Himself (Luke 1:1-4; 2:1-7) – and often confirms His activity in our lives in supernatural ways (Luke 2:8-14) – so that we might respond in faith (Luke 2:15-16) and overflow with joy in speaking of Him (Luke 2:17-20).

Join us Sunday as Spencer VanSickle continues our Advent series by looking at the words of Elizabeth, Mary, and Zechariah in Luke 1:39-80.

How Does Angelic Announcement Give Us Hope?

As we are thankful for all of our benefits in Christ (Col 1:12-23), we are protected from compromising our status in Him (2:6-10)—so be thankful for Christ (3:12-17).

God’s mercy should prompt us to adore Him (Dan 9:1-4), confess our sin to Him (Dan 9:5-15), and plead for His mercy in our prayers (Dan 9:16-19).

Recorded visions of our glorified Lord should be cause for reverent pause, for humility in the face of breathless majesty (Rev. 1:17-18), and for confidence in our future eternity because of what God has revealed (Rev. 1:19-20).

God reveals Himself to us through His word (Rev 1:9-11) so that we can know and testify of Jesus’ glory (Rev 1:12-16).