Luke 2

Illustration of Luke 2:41-47 NLT -- Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn't miss him at first, because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn't show up that evening, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends. When they couldn't find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there. Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions. All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Illustration of Luke 2:27-32 NIV -- Moved by the Spirit, he [Simeon]  went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: "... my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:28-32 -- Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of a

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:16-20 -- [The shepherds] hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby [Jesus], who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and a

Illustration of Luke 2:28-32 MESSAGE -- Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: "God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. With my own eyes I've seen your salvation; it's now out in the open for everyone to see: A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel."

Illustration of Luke 2:8-12 NLT -- That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:8-11 -- And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. B

Illustration of Luke 2:25-28 NIV -- Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: ...

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:1 and 4-5 -- In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, becau

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:9-10 -- An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, I bring you tidings of great joy!"

Illustration of Luke 2:4-5 -- So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

Illustration of Luke 2:6-7 -- While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Illustration of Luke 2:29-30 -- "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation ..."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:34-35 -- "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own s

Illustration of Luke 2:13-14 -- Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

Illustration of Luke 2:51-52 NLT -- Then [Jesus] returned to Nazareth with [his parents] and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart. Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.

Illustration of Luke 2:39-40 NLT -- When Jesus' parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor was on him.

I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. -- Luke 2:10-11

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:51-52 -- Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:6-7 -- While [Joseph and Mary] were [in Bethlehem], the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:4-5 -- So Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be mar

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:12 -- "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Illustration of Luke 2:14 -- "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Illustration of Luke 2:11 -- "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

Illustration of Luke 2:20 NLT -- The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel told them.

Illustration of Luke 2:10 -- But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:14 -- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.

Illustration of Luke 2:26 NIV -- It had been revealed to him [Simeon]  by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

Illustration of Luke 2:25 NIV -- Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:14 -- Glory to God in the highest

Illustration of Luke 2:20 -- The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Inspirational illustration of Luke 2:49 -- "Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”