Day 1 · The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1–7
1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. 2This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
What contrasts do you notice between the emperor issuing a command to the whole empire and the conditions of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem?
Apply
In the midst of a full schedule this week, what is one simple way you can make room in your day to reflect on Christ?
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