Day 27 – Simeon and Anna in the temple. The first revelation that the Messiah had been born was told to the shepherds. Next, before the Wise Men arrived, the Messiah baby was recognized by Simeon and Anna in the temple. Mary and Joseph had traveled to Jerusalem, about six miles north of Bethlehem, to present the baby Jesus to the Lord. Luke tells us their story. From Luke chapter 2 When the days of their purification (40 days) according to the law of Moses were finished, Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him […]
Day 26 – The shepherds tell their story. Christmas Day may be over but the Christmas story is just beginning. From the beginning of Genesis when sin was first introduced into the world, God has been telling us about the Savior. Not a day has gone by where there was not a hope of a Messiah to come. It started with the Abrahamic covenant where God promised Abraham that all the world would be blessed through his offspring. Then through the Davidic covenant, God promised that the Messiah would come from the line of David. Next, the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, […]
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Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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