Christmas 2024 - the Birth of Jesus Christ

28 minutes

18 December 2024

The good news of the birth of Jesus Christ was first given to shepherds, that is, to ordinary, seemingly insignificant people. The angel said to them: “I bring you good news of great joy.” That good news was the gospel of Christ, the good news of salvation – good news for all people. Originally this message was for the whole nation of Israel, the Jews. But it was also good news for the Gentiles. Salvation is for all people—Jews and Gentiles. It is for all who receive the good news and believe in Christ. In this way, the prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled, which says: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulder; and his name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Luke 2: 8-20