Post by Woody Williams on Dec 29, 2005 7:35:43 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 2:22-24, 39-40
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When the time came for their purification according to the law of
Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every firstborn male shall
be designated as holy to the Lord'), and they offered a sacrifice
according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, 'a pair of
turtle-doves or two young pigeons.'
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child
grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was
upon him.
Devotional
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Jesus experienced the full religious and cultural experiences of
Judaism. The rituals of initiation and worship were followed by his
parents. He continued to develop through the loving care of Mary and
Joseph, but the Scriptures point out that God was there for him and
in him in a special way. God's favor (grace) was upon him. He was
filled with wisdom. His destiny showed through early.
Prayer
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Continue to nurture my journey to wisdom, gracious God. Amen
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When the time came for their purification according to the law of
Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, 'Every firstborn male shall
be designated as holy to the Lord'), and they offered a sacrifice
according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, 'a pair of
turtle-doves or two young pigeons.'
When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child
grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was
upon him.
Devotional
----------
Jesus experienced the full religious and cultural experiences of
Judaism. The rituals of initiation and worship were followed by his
parents. He continued to develop through the loving care of Mary and
Joseph, but the Scriptures point out that God was there for him and
in him in a special way. God's favor (grace) was upon him. He was
filled with wisdom. His destiny showed through early.
Prayer
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Continue to nurture my journey to wisdom, gracious God. Amen