Luke 2:1-7

In Luke 2, we learn a lot about God and His timing and how Christmas teaches us how God does all things very well in His time.

Great to be back with you and welcome to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann of Calvary Chapel of Marlton. During this time of year, you have many opportunities to serve the people around you. Are you willing to answer God's call? Today's broadcast will inspire and challenge us as we continue with the Christmas story. We pick up with Mary's response of faith to God's call. She seemed to understand that nothing is impossible with God! Although Zachariah didn't believe this, Mary did. What an example for us today to follow. From Luke, chapter one, picking up in verse thirty-seven, here's Pastor Bill...

From the rising of the star in the East leading the wise men, to Jesus being born in the land of Israel, it was all on God’s terms. His perfect purpose to save His people, including you and me today, was coming to pass.

What’s on your mind this Christmas season? Perhaps your thoughts are dwelling on the stressful demands of your job, a struggling relationship, or some big changes that will come with the new year. With so many things begging for your attention this time of year, it’s easy to miss out on the significance of Christ’s coming. Pete Briscoe takes you along as he walks through Mary’s journey to Bethlehem and shares what may have been on her mind as she pondered the coming of her child. You’ll learn how to be freed of distractions, reflect on the true beauty of Christ’s coming, and experience the significance of Christmas in a way that will impact you every day.

The word Bethlehem means house of bread.  And God chose Bethlehem to be the place where He provided us with Bread of Life through the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ.  In this thought-provoking message from Pastor Jeff Schreve called "Bethlehem – Where God Meets Your Deepest Need", you will see how your every need can be filled through the Son of God.  This message is part of the 3-message series "Location, Location, Location: The Key Places in The Birth of The King."