There is a pretty good chance that you have watched the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. And if you have, you know that the climax of the movie is when Linus recites the words of Luke 2:8-20 about the Shepherds in their fields watching their flocks by night. This passage records the angels of Heaven…

Ordinary people with an extraordinary God.

As most of you know, La Harpe put on a fireworks display on the 4th of July the last two years. I was eager to see what the La Harpe fireworks show would look like. When they started to explode in the air I smiled. There was a slight pause and I honestly thought the show was over, but then it resumed.…

Good evening, Gateway Chapel! Welcome Song #1 - Joy to the World Song #2 - O Come All Ye Faithful Sandy 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name…

Jesus is the center of Christmas. He came for common people.

The respected author of the Gospel of Luke continues his documentation of the early life of the Master by documenting Christ’s family attending Jerusalem for the feast of Passover. We read about Christ speaking with the Torah scholars of His day at the Temple during one of many trips (at least three times a year) to Jerusalem. With context supplied by the First Century Jewish historian Josephus, we see the political context surround Christ’s baptism by John the Immerser. We also see at Christ’s baptism an anointing and affirmation confirmed by God, “This is My Son in whom I am well pleased.” When read in light of Psalm 2, Isaiah 40, 42 and 53, we see the fulfillment of the “Comforter” of Israel realized through the manifestation of Christ.

In Luke’s second chapter, the first week of the life of Messiah is chronicled. The account of the birth in humble surroundings, the announcement of the birth to the humble shepherds, the precocious actions of Messiah as he teaches in the Temple at age 12 are all contained in this lesson.

Pastor Don reminds us to keep wonder and joy in our lives as we look forward to the future promises of God.

December 20, 2020 "Down To Earth: Shepherds" Justin Ahlgrim Week 4 Luke 2

Luke continues in chapter 2 with his history of the coming of Messiah by recalling the announcement of Yeshua’s birth, His redemption in the Temple and encounter with the prophet Simeon and prophetess Hanna. The chapter then briefly mentions His young life in Nazareth and the pilgrimage with family to Jerusalem.

Pastor Marcus talks on the birth of Jesus.

Joy is pressing through the difficult believing that God’s end in mind will be unbelievable!