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The birth of Jesus stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the world, marking a dramatic turning point in God's plan to redeem creation from sin and death. Much to the world's surprise, redemption had arrived . . . in the form of a lowly baby.
Aimed at stirring your affections for Jesus, this meditative book will lead you on a step-by-step journey through the Gospels' birth narratives, clearing away common misconceptions, making messianic connections, and setting the stage for Jesus's later life and ministry.
Written by two New Testament scholars
Foreword by Justin Taylor, coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus
Designed as a guide to the New Testament infancy narratives, highlighting Old Testament promises and important connections to Jesus's later life and ministry
Includes a quick-reference glossary, an Advent reading plan, and color drawings adapted from the award-winning ESV Study Bible
Designed for use by individuals, families, and small groups during Advent
Contents
Introduction: Separating Fact from Fiction
Part 1: Virgin-Born Messiah
The Long-Awaited Messiah: Son of Abraham, Son of David
God with Us, Born of a Virgin
Conflict between Two Kings and Two Kingdoms
Exile, Holocaust, and Nazareth: Prophecies Fulfilled
Part 2: Light of the Nations
Two Miraculous Conceptions
God at Work Again at Last! Deliverance for Israel
Israel's Restoration
The Humble King Is Laid in a Manger
The First Witnesses: Shepherds
Light of Revelation for the Gentiles: Further Witnesses
Part 3: Incarnate Word
Preexistence: The Word Was God
Witness: A Man Named John
Incarnation: The Word Became Flesh
Culmination: The Law, Grace, and Truth
The King's Rejection and Return
Epilogue
Appendix: Messiah Is Coming! Second Temple Jewish Messianic Expectations
Advent Reading Plan
