As you say, matthew and luke differ in significant ways in their versions of the birth of jesus. The story of the storytellers the gospel of luke from. Feb 02, 2016 today we celebrate the birth of jesus and the coming of our savior at christmas time. This article is part of our larger christmas and advent resource library centered around the events leading up to the birth of jesus christ. The christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, b. It tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of jesus christ. Celebrate jesus the christmas story from the book of luke. This 12week study walks readers through the gospel of luke, showing how the birth, life, death, and resurrection of jesus christ are just as relevant and important today as they were two thousand years ago. Luke was from antioch, but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. Luke records miracles, sermons, conversations, and personal feelings lk 2. Joseph and mary lived in nazareth, but were required by the roman government to make the trip to bethlehem in order to register in the census. Were in the gospel of luke and were studying the christmas story. So jesus is probably at his most powerful in the gospel of luke, from a.
Ad 93, by indicating that cyreniusquirinius governorship of syria began in ad 6 and a census took. The basic message of the infancy narrative is contained in the angels announcement. The two accounts agree that jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, his mother mary was betrothed to a man named joseph, who was descended from king david and was not his biological father, and that his birth was caused by divine intervention. Luke 2 new international version niv the birth of jesus. Today we celebrate the birth of jesus and the coming of our savior at christmas time. Please return to the main page of this study for the introduction and other verses. A study on the birth of jesus christ luke chapter 1, verses 2628. The birth of jesus in those days caesar augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire roman world.
Luke was probably a gentile by birth, well educated in greek culture, a physician by profession, a companion of paul at various times from his second missionary journey to his final imprisonment in rome, and a loyal friend who remained with the apostle after others had deserted him. The gospels of both matthew and luke place the birth of jesus in bethlehem. Journey through the book of luke with christian author mike raiter and meet our lord jesus, his birth and the start of his ministry. Luke traces him all the way back to adam, to emphasize the universal importance of his life and message. The gospels of both matthew and luke detail the birth of jesus.
The book of luke gives us the most complete look at the life of jesus. Luke continues his story into this gospels sequel, the acts of the apostles. The nativity of jesus, nativity of christ, birth of christ or birth of jesus is described in the biblical gospels of luke and matthew. Luke uses responses from seven characters in the first three chapters to show who jesus is. Euangelion kata loukan, also called the gospel of luke, or simply luke, is the third of the four canonical gospels. For an overview and complete chapter listing of this fascinating study, click here. Matthews purpose is to show that jesus is the promised messiah and king of israel, and so his account of the birth of jesus is filled with regal elements. Jesus according to luke response seattle pacific university. Luke 2 niv the birth of jesus in those days bible gateway. He stresses jesus humanity, considering luke was a doctor himself, and compassion as well as the power of the holy spirit and of.
The bible story of christmas and birth of jesus christ. Luke s gospel is written in ways that jewish and nonjewish people can understand and appreciate. The gospel of luke tells the story of how jesus creates a. Luke is the story of jesus christexactly as it happened. In luke s gospel jesus is called the son of joseph. Aug 29, 2016 commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus august 29, 2016 bill pratt 1 comment the traditional view of the gospel of luke is that it was written by luke, a physician, friend, and missionary companion of the apostle paul between ad 5060. Both of these narratives are more the than a mere story, and certainly not a fairy.
In the book of luke, the nativity story is told in a way that focuses primarily on mary. The gospels of mark and john imply knowledge of the virgin birth without expressly stating it. He is the true meaning behind the reason we celebrate this special occasion. In fact, john suggests that the author believed jesus might not even have. Follow his life through excerpts from the book of luke, all the miracles, the teachings, and the passion. Lets open our bibles to the second chapter of lukes gospel. The gospels of matthew and luke contain two different stories of the birth of jesus, but the gospel of john does not. Luke uses eyewitnesses as sources for his writings. Whereas matthew traces jesus ancestry to abraham mt 1. The gospel of john, possible the last of the gospel to be produced, records the birth of jesus in heavenly, if not spiritual terms and language. Luke is the only synoptic gospel writer to use the title savior for jesus lk 2. Well, when we unwrap the story of jesus birth, it isnt what you might expect, but it certainly isnt a letdown. In this video installment, we explore the first two chapters in the book of luke and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this earthshattering event.
What is interesting to note is that in the book of matthew, the account of jesus birth is told in a manner that features joseph as a central figure. Dec 12, 2018 if you feel like the bibles description of the birth of jesus comes up short, you may want to check out this excerpt from the gospel of james. Be amazed at his authority over disease and death and hear his call to surrender, repent and be forgiven of our sin, following him into a renewed relationship with god our father. Is the birth of jesus found in the gospel of john answers. Those differences manifest themselves in the birth narratives of matthew and luke. Jul 14, 20 luke is the story of jesus christexactly as it happened. Be amazed at his authority over disease and death and hear his call to surrender, repent and be forgiven of our sin, following him into a. Map of the events in the nativity of jesus narrative found in the gospel according to luke. The gospel of luke states that mary gave birth to jesus and placed him in a manger because there was no place for them in the.
Commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus august 29, 2016 bill pratt 1 comment the traditional view of the gospel of luke is that it was written by luke, a physician, friend, and missionary companion of the apostle paul between ad 5060. These first 7 verses are very secular in appearance. All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. Commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus tough questions. The birth of jesus foretold 26 in the sixth month of elizabeths pregnancy, god sent the angel gabriel to nazareth, a town in galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named joseph, a descendant of david.
The gospel of luke states that mary gave birth to jesus and placed him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn. Why do we find the virgin birth only recorded in matthew and. Many churches focus on celebrating the bibles account of the nativity on christmas eve and christmas day. His book places jesus not only at the heart of the jewish world of the first century, but at the heart of the roman world into which the christian gospel exploded. Luke is the third gospel an account of jesus life and ministry in the new testament. He is the one who dispenses the great gifts of god and god is viewed again as a great benefactor figure in luke acts. John the baptist was born with a grand announcement at the temple in jerusalem. As i indicated yesterday, im doing a series of posts leading up to christmas, dealing with the accounts of jesus birth in the new testament. If you feel like the bibles description of the birth of jesus comes up short, you may want to check out this excerpt from the gospel of james. Luke may simply be combining jesus birth in bethlehem with his vague. The birth of jesus in the gospel of luke understanding faith. Act was written around 63 ad while mark was written around 5060ad thus 62ad would be a reasonable rough estimate for luke.
The beautiful birth narrative of jesus in lukes gospel illustrates the complete kenotic act of god in jesus, born amongst the poor and rejected, bringing good tidings of peace and goodwill to all. Whats christmas without the birth of our lord and savior jesus christ. He is the one who dispenses the great gifts of god and god is viewed again as a great benefactor figure in lukeacts. The gospel of luke is part one of a twopart work, with the second part being the book of acts. His mother mary was pledged to be married to joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the holy spirit. The following post is taken from the book by joseph lenard entitled mysteries of jesus life revealedhis birth, death, resurrection, and ascensions. Commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus the traditional view of the gospel of luke is that it was written by luke, a physician, friend, and missionary companion of the apostle paul between ad 5060. These two gospels imply the knowledge of a virgin birth. Some place the magi appearing several years after jesus birth, while others have them appearing shortly after the blessed event. When i read this text, the rst thing that strikes me is the similarity between this text and the one we just studied, the announcement of john the baptists birth. This film is a perfect introduction to jesus through the gospel of luke. Matthew traces jesus roots back to abraham to emphasize his role as the jewish messiah. Dec 25, 2015 what is interesting to note is that in the book of matthew, the account of jesus birth is told in a manner that features joseph as a central figure. There has always been some confusion as to the timeline of the birth of jesus christ.
There may well have been a jewish feast happening at the same time. We explore the amazing events surrounding the birth of jesus. Jesus constantly surprises and confounds people, from his miraculous birth to his rise from the grave. The untold story of jesus birthfrom the gospel of james. They relocate to nazareth only a couple of years after jesus birth, because of the dicey political situation in judea where bethlehem is. Luke tells jesus story in extensive detail, more so than any other gospel.