Day 169: Luke 2:14
Luke 2:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
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The Context — The History
The heavenly chorus echoes Isaiah's vision of God's glory filling the earth. Roman propaganda promised pax Romana; Luke proclaims peace through a child who fulfills God's covenant with Israel and blesses the nations.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After the angel's announcement of good news, a multitude of the heavenly host praises God. Their song ties divine glory in heaven to peace on earth for those receiving God's gracious favor.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Luke 2:13
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Luke 2:13) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Luke 2:15
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Luke 2:15) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How is God's peace different from absence of conflict?
- Who around you needs to hear that God's favor rests on them?
- How does worship connect heaven and earth?