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Born for Us: The King in a Manger — January 11 [Description]This powerful narrative centers on the astonishing humility of Jesus Christ’s birth. Though He was the eternal King of glory, Jesus came to earth in obscurity—born not in a palace but in a stable, with no grand announcement to the elite. His arrival fulfilled ancient prophecies, yet went unnoticed by the very people entrusted with those prophecies. Religious leaders, distracted by status and ritual, missed the most important event in hi… →
Righteous Joseph Says "Yes" to God’s Plan — January 10 [Description]This passage tells the story of how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about. Mary is found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit before marrying Joseph. Joseph, a righteous man, plans to quietly break off the engagement to avoid public shame for Mary. However, an angel appears to him in a dream, explaining that the child is from God and should be named Jesus, “because he will save his people from their sins.” Joseph wakes up and obeys the angel’s instruction, taking Mary as his wife but abstaining from consummating the marriage until Jesus is born.This passage highlights:- Obedience to God even when it’s hard or socially risky- Trusting divine purpose over human plansThe divine identity and mission of Jesus from the very beginning of His life 365D 10
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Matthew 1:18-25 365D 10.1
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 365D 10.2
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 365D 10.3
20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 365D 10.4
21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus , for He will save His people from their sins.” 365D 10.5
22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 365D 10.6
23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” 365D 10.7
24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 365D 10.8
25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus . 365D 10.9