Questions are an important part of discovering truth.
The first question in the Bible is very revealing - "Where are you?" Genesis 3
My question relates to the child Jesus, and to find one accurate answer among many, I turn to the Gospel by Luke. He records the interview between the angel Gabriel, from God's presence, and Mary. The angel's description of the child to be born, was most revealing.
He would be the heir to King David's throne, and sitting on that throne he would reign forever (Hasn't yet been fulfilled). He would be great (in what way?) and He would be called the Son of the Most High. This could be none other than the long awaited Messiah. As the Son of the Most High, the Jews understood that to mean, equality with God.
1:35 The child would be holy. Many children born, were then dedicated to the Lord, but He alone was born distinct from any taint of sin, wholly presentable to the Lord. As the Son of God, He stood distinguished from all the sons of Adam, and is able to rightly represent God upon earth.
The many complicated implications of the virgin conception may have caused others to flee from thus being used of God, but Mary submits to Divine purposes and worships.
May we also worship HIM. May we likewise know the grace of acceptance of the will of God, even if we don't understand how it will all work out - God does know!
It is a delightful study to trace in the scriptures what the angels have said about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In particular in Luke 24 and Acts 1. God's angels tell no lies.
Until we see His face, trust Him, love Him, Obey Him
John McKee
The first question in the Bible is very revealing - "Where are you?" Genesis 3
My question relates to the child Jesus, and to find one accurate answer among many, I turn to the Gospel by Luke. He records the interview between the angel Gabriel, from God's presence, and Mary. The angel's description of the child to be born, was most revealing.
He would be the heir to King David's throne, and sitting on that throne he would reign forever (Hasn't yet been fulfilled). He would be great (in what way?) and He would be called the Son of the Most High. This could be none other than the long awaited Messiah. As the Son of the Most High, the Jews understood that to mean, equality with God.
1:35 The child would be holy. Many children born, were then dedicated to the Lord, but He alone was born distinct from any taint of sin, wholly presentable to the Lord. As the Son of God, He stood distinguished from all the sons of Adam, and is able to rightly represent God upon earth.
The many complicated implications of the virgin conception may have caused others to flee from thus being used of God, but Mary submits to Divine purposes and worships.
May we also worship HIM. May we likewise know the grace of acceptance of the will of God, even if we don't understand how it will all work out - God does know!
It is a delightful study to trace in the scriptures what the angels have said about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In particular in Luke 24 and Acts 1. God's angels tell no lies.
Until we see His face, trust Him, love Him, Obey Him
John McKee
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