Bible. Selections. English. English Standard. 2015.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents:
The Long-awaited Messiah : son of Abraham, son of David -- God with us, born of a virgin -- Conflict between two kings and two kingdoms -- Exile, holocaust, and Nazarateh : prophecies fulfilled -- Two miraculous conceptions -- God at work again at last! Deliverance for Israel -- Israel's restoration -- The Humble King is laid in a manger -- The First witnesses : shepherds -- Light of Revelation for the gentiles : further witnesses -- Preexistence : the word was God -- Witness : a man named John -- Incarnation : the word became flesh -- Culmination : the law, grace, and truth -- The King's rejection and return.
Summary:
The birth of Jesus stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the world, marking a dramatic turning point in God's plan to redeem creation from sin and death. Much to the world's surprise, redemption had arrived ... in the form of a lowly baby. Aimed at stirring your affections for Jesus, this meditative book will lead you on a step-by-step journey through the Gospels' birth narratives, clearing away common misconceptions, making messianic connections, and setting the stage for Jesus's later life and ministry.
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