After searching for Jesus for three days, his parents find the twelve year old boy in the temple. In response to Mary's questioning of him, Jesus speaks for the first time in the gospel narrative and reveals his self-understanding.
After searching for Jesus for three days, his parents find the twelve year old boy in the temple. In response to Mary's questioning of him, Jesus speaks for the first time in the gospel narrative and reveals his self-understanding.
Simeon and Anna have been waiting all of their lives for God to fulfill his promise to comfort Israel. Upon seeing the baby Jesus, these two credible witnesses testify of the salvation that is in him. In addition, Simeon testifies of the divisi
Angels reveal the meaning of the humble birth of Jesus to lowly shepherds. The shepherds, Mary, and others exemplify how we should respond to this revelation.
Zechariah learns that God's word always comes to pass as his son John is born. He praises God for visiting and redeeming His people through the Messiah
After hearing Gabriel's announcement of Jesus' birth, Mary visits her relative Elizabeth who is six months pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth's response to their meeting and Mary's song instruct the reader of the significance of the even