Jan 21, 2014
Colossians 1:26; Luke 1:26-38. In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "mystery made known." What was once foretold by the prophets and foreshadowed in the worship of Israel comes to light in the incarnation of Jesus, God's Son. The good news was coming into the world--not only for the Jews but also for the Gentiles. Joseph and Mary would not only be the first to receive the news of Messiah's coming, but also that they had been chosen of God to participate in His great redemptive plan. The Christmas story never gets old...