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 102 – Commentary Luke 1:34-35 – How do miracles happen?
“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon (encounter) you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow (dominate) you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:34-35) I read an article […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 101 – Commentary Luke 1:30-33 – Does Jesus have more than one mother?
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 100 – Commentary Luke 1:26-29 – Why was Mary troubled with Gabriel’s words?
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 99 – Commentary Luke 1:23-25 – Why did Elizabeth remain in seclusion during her pregnancy? (Luke 1:23-25)
When Zechariah’s time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” (Luke 1:23-25) Hugh Heffner and my […]
Bible Study Devotional — Day 98 – Commentary Luke 1:18-22 – Can a bump in the road lead to blessings?
Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and tell you this good news. And […]
Day 97 – Luke 1:14-17 – How do we receive God’s power and wisdom?
He (John the Baptist) will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. […]
Day 95 – Luke 1:8-10 – God or coincidence?
What do you want that you have no control over getting? When I was in my twenties, I wanted children. I was unable to get pregnant for a year. During that year I prayed for a child, but I also shed many tears thinking I could be barren. Perhaps you’re praying and shedding tears because […]