Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2024-christmas-according-to-luke/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:03:12 +0000 en-US © 2026 Wonder Lake Bible Church Building Mature Followers of Jesus Christ Wonder Lake Bible Church Wonder Lake Bible Church false https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2016/11/17155159/WLBC-podcast-cover-3000.jpg Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/series/christmas-2024-christmas-according-to-luke/ No yes 19f3aeb0-852e-5323-aed1-f8c116018811 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Fall and Rising of Many https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2024/12/the-fall-and-rising-of-many/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 21:57:23 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11680 The coming of Jesus reveals the condition of people’s hearts, and brings forth a response of either acceptance or rejection. In part 4 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-40.

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Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Presentation of Jesus (2:22-24)
  • Prophecy of Simeon (2:25-35)
  • Prophecy of Anna (2:36-38)
  • Return to Nazareth (2:39-40)

The Cornerstone of those who accept Him…

The Stumbling Block of those who reject Him…

Applying the Text

  • Receive Christ
  • Give thanks for Him
  • Speak of Him to all who will hear
]]> The coming of Jesus reveals the condition of people’s hearts, and brings forth a response of either acceptance or rejection. In part 4 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-40.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Presentation of Jesus (2:22-24)
  • Prophecy of Simeon (2:25-35)
  • Prophecy of Anna (2:36-38)
  • Return to Nazareth (2:39-40)

The Cornerstone of those who accept Him…

The Stumbling Block of those who reject Him…

Applying the Text

  • Receive Christ
  • Give thanks for Him
  • Speak of Him to all who will hear
]]> The coming of Jesus reveals the condition of people’s hearts, and brings forth a response of either acceptance or rejection. In part 4 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-40.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Presentation of Jesus (2:22-24)
  • Prophecy of Simeon (2:25-35)
  • Prophecy of Anna (2:36-38)
  • Return to Nazareth (2:39-40)

The Cornerstone of those who accept Him…

The Stumbling Block of those who reject Him…

Applying the Text

  • Receive Christ
  • Give thanks for Him
  • Speak of Him to all who will hear
]]> The coming of Jesus reveals the condition of people’s hearts, and brings forth a response of either acceptance or rejection. In part 4 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-40.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Presentation of Jesus (2:22-24)
  • Prophecy of Simeon (2:25-35)
  • Prophecy of Anna (2:36-38)
  • Return to Nazareth (2:39-40)

The Cornerstone of those who accept Him…

The Stumbling Block of those who reject Him…

Applying the Text

  • Receive Christ
  • Give thanks for Him
  • Speak of Him to all who will hear
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2024/12/04192050/Christmas-2024-Podcast-Cover.jpg The Fall and Rising of Many false no 30:10 The coming of Jesus reveals the condition of people’s hearts, and brings forth a response of either acceptance or rejection. In part 4 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:22-40.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Presentation of Jesus (2:22-24)
  • Prophecy of Simeon (2:25-35)
  • Prophecy of Anna (2:36-38)
  • Return to Nazareth (2:39-40)

The Cornerstone of those who accept Him…

The Stumbling Block of those who reject Him…

Applying the Text

  • Receive Christ
  • Give thanks for Him
  • Speak of Him to all who will hear
]]> No no Glory to God in the Highest! https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2024/12/glory-to-god-in-the-highest/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:38:00 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11674 God is worthy of our highest praise as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. In part 3 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • The Birth of Jesus (2:1-7)
  • Good News of Great Joy (2:8-21)

Our Hope in Jesus

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Eternal Reward
  • New Earth
  • Eternal Relationships

Give Praise to God

  • Reflect on God’s Attributes
  • Give Thanks
  • Rest in His Love
  • Trust in Him
  • Serve

Applying the Text

  • Rejoice!
  • Give praise to God!
  • Tell others!
]]> God is worthy of our highest praise as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. In part 3 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • The Birth of Jesus (2:1-7)
  • Good News of Great Joy (2:8-21)

Our Hope in Jesus

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Eternal Reward
  • New Earth
  • Eternal Relationships

Give Praise to God

  • Reflect on God’s Attributes
  • Give Thanks
  • Rest in His Love
  • Trust in Him
  • Serve

Applying the Text

  • Rejoice!
  • Give praise to God!
  • Tell others!
]]> God is worthy of our highest praise as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. In part 3 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • The Birth of Jesus (2:1-7)
  • Good News of Great Joy (2:8-21)

Our Hope in Jesus

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Eternal Reward
  • New Earth
  • Eternal Relationships

Give Praise to God

  • Reflect on God’s Attributes
  • Give Thanks
  • Rest in His Love
  • Trust in Him
  • Serve

Applying the Text

  • Rejoice!
  • Give praise to God!
  • Tell others!
]]> God is worthy of our highest praise as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. In part 3 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • The Birth of Jesus (2:1-7)
  • Good News of Great Joy (2:8-21)

Our Hope in Jesus

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Eternal Reward
  • New Earth
  • Eternal Relationships

Give Praise to God

  • Reflect on God’s Attributes
  • Give Thanks
  • Rest in His Love
  • Trust in Him
  • Serve

Applying the Text

  • Rejoice!
  • Give praise to God!
  • Tell others!
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2024/12/04192050/Christmas-2024-Podcast-Cover.jpg Glory to God in the Highest! false no 31:07 God is worthy of our highest praise as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. In part 3 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 2:1-21.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • The Birth of Jesus (2:1-7)
  • Good News of Great Joy (2:8-21)

Our Hope in Jesus

  • Eternal Life
  • Perfect Righteousness
  • Resurrected Body
  • Eternal Reward
  • New Earth
  • Eternal Relationships

Give Praise to God

  • Reflect on God’s Attributes
  • Give Thanks
  • Rest in His Love
  • Trust in Him
  • Serve

Applying the Text

  • Rejoice!
  • Give praise to God!
  • Tell others!
]]> No no Rejoicing Spirits https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2024/12/rejoicing-spirits/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:30:42 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11666 The blessings of Jesus elicit joy in the believing heart. In part 2 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-80.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Joy in the House of Zechariah (1:39-45)
  • Joy in the Heart of Mary (1:46-56)
  • Joy in the Hearts of Neighbors (1:57-66)
  • Joy in the Heart of Zechariah (1:67-80)

Joy!

The Blessings of Jesus

  1. Spiritual Blessings
  2. Freedom
  3. Transformation
  4. Eternal Inheritance
  5. Community and Fellowship
  6. Purpose and Mission

Applying the Text

Rejoice in Jesus!

]]> The blessings of Jesus elicit joy in the believing heart. In part 2 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-80.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Joy in the House of Zechariah (1:39-45)
  • Joy in the Heart of Mary (1:46-56)
  • Joy in the Hearts of Neighbors (1:57-66)
  • Joy in the Heart of Zechariah (1:67-80)

Joy!

The Blessings of Jesus

  1. Spiritual Blessings
  2. Freedom
  3. Transformation
  4. Eternal Inheritance
  5. Community and Fellowship
  6. Purpose and Mission

Applying the Text

Rejoice in Jesus!

]]> The blessings of Jesus elicit joy in the believing heart. In part 2 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-80.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Joy in the House of Zechariah (1:39-45)
  • Joy in the Heart of Mary (1:46-56)
  • Joy in the Hearts of Neighbors (1:57-66)
  • Joy in the Heart of Zechariah (1:67-80)

Joy!

The Blessings of Jesus

  1. Spiritual Blessings
  2. Freedom
  3. Transformation
  4. Eternal Inheritance
  5. Community and Fellowship
  6. Purpose and Mission

Applying the Text

Rejoice in Jesus!

]]> The blessings of Jesus elicit joy in the believing heart. In part 2 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-80.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Joy in the House of Zechariah (1:39-45)
  • Joy in the Heart of Mary (1:46-56)
  • Joy in the Hearts of Neighbors (1:57-66)
  • Joy in the Heart of Zechariah (1:67-80)

Joy!

The Blessings of Jesus

  1. Spiritual Blessings
  2. Freedom
  3. Transformation
  4. Eternal Inheritance
  5. Community and Fellowship
  6. Purpose and Mission

Applying the Text

Rejoice in Jesus!

]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2024/12/04192050/Christmas-2024-Podcast-Cover.jpg Rejoicing Spirits false no 40:23 The blessings of Jesus elicit joy in the believing heart. In part 2 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:39-80.

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Study Notes

Context for Our Text

Understanding the Text

  • Joy in the House of Zechariah (1:39-45)
  • Joy in the Heart of Mary (1:46-56)
  • Joy in the Hearts of Neighbors (1:57-66)
  • Joy in the Heart of Zechariah (1:67-80)

Joy!

The Blessings of Jesus

  1. Spiritual Blessings
  2. Freedom
  3. Transformation
  4. Eternal Inheritance
  5. Community and Fellowship
  6. Purpose and Mission

Applying the Text

Rejoice in Jesus!

]]> No no The Foretelling of Good News https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2024/12/the-foretelling-of-good-news/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:20:26 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=11661 Not even the “impossible” can stand in the way of God accomplishing His purposes. In part 1 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:1-38.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  • Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (1:5-25)
  • Birth of Jesus Foretold (1:26-38)

God and the “Impossible”

  1. God’s power is unlimited.
  2. God’s plans cannot be thwarted.
  3. Faith unlocks the impossible.

Applying the Text

  • Are you facing an “impossible” situation?
  • Believe
  • “Lord, I believe… Help my unbelief!”
]]> Not even the “impossible” can stand in the way of God accomplishing His purposes. In part 1 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:1-38.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  • Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (1:5-25)
  • Birth of Jesus Foretold (1:26-38)

God and the “Impossible”

  1. God’s power is unlimited.
  2. God’s plans cannot be thwarted.
  3. Faith unlocks the impossible.

Applying the Text

  • Are you facing an “impossible” situation?
  • Believe
  • “Lord, I believe… Help my unbelief!”
]]> Not even the “impossible” can stand in the way of God accomplishing His purposes. In part 1 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:1-38.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  • Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (1:5-25)
  • Birth of Jesus Foretold (1:26-38)

God and the “Impossible”

  1. God’s power is unlimited.
  2. God’s plans cannot be thwarted.
  3. Faith unlocks the impossible.

Applying the Text

  • Are you facing an “impossible” situation?
  • Believe
  • “Lord, I believe… Help my unbelief!”
]]> Not even the “impossible” can stand in the way of God accomplishing His purposes. In part 1 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:1-38.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  • Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (1:5-25)
  • Birth of Jesus Foretold (1:26-38)

God and the “Impossible”

  1. God’s power is unlimited.
  2. God’s plans cannot be thwarted.
  3. Faith unlocks the impossible.

Applying the Text

  • Are you facing an “impossible” situation?
  • Believe
  • “Lord, I believe… Help my unbelief!”
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2024/12/04192050/Christmas-2024-Podcast-Cover.jpg The Foretelling of Good News false no 43:02 Not even the “impossible” can stand in the way of God accomplishing His purposes. In part 1 of Christmas 2024: Christmas According to Luke, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 1:1-38.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

  • Dedication to Theophilus (1:1-4)
  • Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (1:5-25)
  • Birth of Jesus Foretold (1:26-38)

God and the “Impossible”

  1. God’s power is unlimited.
  2. God’s plans cannot be thwarted.
  3. Faith unlocks the impossible.

Applying the Text

  • Are you facing an “impossible” situation?
  • Believe
  • “Lord, I believe… Help my unbelief!”
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