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 guest room available for them. (Luke 2:6-7) Every Christmas Eve, Christians rush to Christmas Eve service because, if […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 111 – Commentary Luke 2:1-5 – Can God be born in me?
In those days, Caesar Augustus made a law. It required that a list be made of everyone in the whole Roman World. It was the first time a list was made of the people while Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone went to their own town to be listed. So Joseph went also. He went […]
Daily Devotional Luke 1:76-80 – What is the knowledge of salvation? – Free Online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 110
“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 109 – Commentary Luke 1:67-75 – What is redemption?
His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to His people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 108 – Commentary Luke 1:62-66 – Is it important to tell others God is gracious?
Then they made signs to his father (Zechariah), to find out what he would like to name the child. He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. All the neighbors […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 106 – Commentary Luke 1:50-55 – Why was Jesus born in a manger?
His mercy extends to those who honor him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has […]
Bible Study Devotional = Day 105 – Commentary Luke 1:46:49 – What is the difference between soul and spirit?
And Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – Holy is His name.” (Luke 1:46-49) Our […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 104 – Commentary Luke 1:41-45 – Why did Mary go to see Elizabeth?
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As […]