Christmas
The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Midnight)
December 25, 2025
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
Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary for the Nativity of Our Lord.
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed reflection on the birth of Christ for Christmas Eve.
Enduring Word: Luke Chapter 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse-by-verse commentary on the birth and the shepherds.
Luke 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes with maps and word helps.
Luke 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the census and the manger.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Midnight Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection reflection on Luke 2.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's purpose and audience.
BibleProject: Gospel of Luke Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the Gospel of Luke.
Luke 2:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing of the nativity account.
Did Luke get his nativity history wrong? Psephizo · Ian Paul
Anglican scholar Ian Paul on the census and the historicity of Luke 2.
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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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