Luke 2:10 meaning
The message of an angelic visitation brings an extraordinary shift from fear to joy. In the fields near Bethlehem, shepherds were startled by the sudden appearance of an angel, radiating divine glory. This event marks not just a moment in time but the beginning of profound hope for all humanity. The angel reassures the shepherds, declaring that he brings “good tidings of great joy,” a pivotal announcement of salvation intended for everyone, not just the Israelites. This broadening of hope reflects God's inclusive promise, fulfilling prophecies regarding the coming Messiah.
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Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Luke 15:8-10 meaning. Jesus told three parables in response to the Pharisees and scribes grumbling at how He mingles with sinners. This second parable is called "The Parable of the Lost Coin." It is about a woman with ten coins who turned her house upside down in search of the one that was lost. She rejoiced over it when she found it. Jesus then concluded the parable with another declaration about the value of repentance: "there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
- Revelation 2:10 meaning. Jesus encourages the Smyrna believers to be courageous in the face of their coming trial. They will be imprisoned, and it will test their faith, but the test will ultimately end. If they are faithful even to the point of dying, Jesus will reward them greatly in Heaven.
- Luke 16:10-12 meaning. Jesus continues His teaching about money. He tells His disciple the faithfulness principle. He who is faithful in a very little thing will be faithful in much greater things. And He who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous in much. Jesus infers this principle to our earthly opportunities to be faithful or unrighteous in very little things now and the consequences this will have for the much greater responsibilities given or denied us in the life to come. Jesus also reminds His disciples that they cannot serve both God and Money.
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