Christmas · Christmas Midnight · Year C
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
The Birth of Jesus
December 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
With this scene, the fulfillment of the angel Gabriel’s announcements (1:11–20, 26–37) is complete. Both John and Jesus have been unexpectedly conceived, celebrated in prophetic songs, and born in remarkable circumstances. Each is already revealed as having a central role in God’s plan of salvation, but the angel’s words now emphasize that the good news is centered on the Messiah rather than on his forerunner.
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Commentary
Working Preacher: Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis on the political setting Luke gives the nativity.
CEP: Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on how Luke weaves together social outsiders and insiders.
Enduring Word: Luke 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse evangelical notes on the census, the manger, and the angels.
Precept Austin: Luke 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse level study helps on the historical and theological details of the nativity.
BibleHub: Luke 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the census and the birth in Bethlehem.
Sermons That Work: Uncountable Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
Anglican homily on being counted by an empire and known by name by God.
Background & Word Study
BibleHub Interlinear: Luke 2:1 BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the decree of Caesar Augustus and the census.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's Gospel and its concern for the lowly.
BibleProject: Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the first half of Luke, including the nativity narrative.
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Questions preachers ask
What does Luke emphasize in the birth of Jesus?
The Savior of the world is laid in a manger and announced first to shepherds; the heavenly host sings glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.
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