The Gospel of Mark with Francis Chan | Official Trailer | © RightNow Media Originals 2018
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"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Waltham)"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | John Baptiste Calkin © Public Domain CCLI Song # 109663
"Silent Night (Stille Nacht)"
Franz Xaver Gruber | John Freeman Young | Joseph Mohr © Public Domain CCLI Song # 27862
"Away In A Manger (Mueller)"
James Ramsey Murray | John Thomas McFarland | Martin Luther © Public Domain CCLI Song # 38583
39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 2:39-40
Godly People are Obedient.
41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
Luke 2:41-45
Too many Parents/Christians, assume that everyone is going with them.
46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Luke 2:46-50
We Must be about the Father’s Business as Well.
51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:51-52
In the Year 2021: Increase in Wisdom, Stature, and in Favor with God and Men.
"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"
Charles Wesley | Rowland Hugh Prichard © Public Domain CCLI Song # 31999