Jesus Our Hope "We have lasting hope through the salvation we have in Christ ... Hope means that even when it looks like it's all over, it's not all over yet. That's why the Bible says we can rejoice even in our tribulations. God is working in our hard times to produce proven character and hope in us."…

I. The Telling of the Child’s Coming Israel was under the reign of Herod, King of Judea. He was also known as Herod the Great. He ruled Palestine through the influence of the Caesar Augustus, Roman Emperor. He ruled under the Romans from 41 BC to 4 BC. It was during his reign that our story takes place…

Luke 1:50-53 A Mother’s Song: God is Mighty for Us And Mary said… “His mercy extends to those who fear 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…