A Savior Is Born unto You Today

Rev. Jeremiah Johnson, pastor at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 2:1-20.

St. Luke sets the account of Christ’s birth in the context of Caesar Augustus, a reminder that he is not telling a fable, but recounting real works of God in history for the salvation of sinners. At first glance, the account of Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem where she gives birth to her firstborn son seems ordinary and quite humble. Yet the mention of David gives a clue that this is no ordinary birth, and the message of the angels to the shepherds cements this truth. To lowly shepherds, the angel announces good news for all people. The Savior has been born for them and for all, bringing glory to God and peace to earth. This is the good news the shepherds hasten to see with their own eyes and then run to share with all who would listen.

“The Beloved Physician’s Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke. The Evangelist wrote his well-researched account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection so that Theophilus would have certainty concerning the things he had been taught. As we still read the Word of God recorded by St. Luke, our gracious Lord gives us that same certainty that Jesus is our Savior.