The axe is laid at the root and those who have repented, practice charity to their neighbors

The axe is laid at the root and those who have repented, maintain integrity in their calling

The axe is laid at the root and those who have repented, take no advantage of those under their authority

Luke 3:1-14

Jesus grew up and therefore he grew strong in spirit and wisdom and grace

Jesus grew up and therefore he grew in obedience and was about his father’s business

Jesus grew up and therefore he grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men

Luke 2:39-52

Jesus is presented at the temple, and many will rise and fall because of him.

Exhibit A. Those who are waiting for the consolation of Israel

Exhibit B. Israel

Luke 2:21-38

The birth of Christ is good news that brings great joy, therefore we should rejoice (vv. 8-14)

The birth of Christ is good news that brings great joy, therefore we should run to Him (vv. 15-16)

The birth of Christ is good news that brings great joy, therefore we should make it widely known (vv. 17-20)

Luke 2:8-21

Christ was born in Bethlehem, therefore we should trust that in all things God will do what he says he will do (vv. 1-5)

Christ was born in a manger; therefore we should trust that in all things God will use the weak to overcome the strong (vv.6-7)

Luke 2:1-7

The birth of Christ means that God has come to visit his people: that we might delivered from our enemies, and serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness (vv. 67-75)

The birth of Christ means that God has come to visit his people: that we might prepare the way of the Lord, give light to those who walk in darkness, and walk in the way of peace (vv.76-80)

Luke 1:68-80

Those who sing the song of victory, sing that God is mighty, he has done great things for me (vs. 46-50)

Those who sing the song of victory, sing that God is strong, he has shown strength with his arm (vs. 51-56)

Luke 1:46- 56

Temptions will come, but the believer must endure, and those who have been approved will receive the crown (vs. 12)

Temptations will come, but the believer must not say he is tempted by God, and those who give in will receive the penalty (vs. 13-15)

James 1:12-15

The Christian life is often a trial by fire, and when we are tested, we endure with joyful expectation. (vs. 2-3)

The Christian life is often a trial by fire, and when we are tested, we mature with the goal of completion (vs. 4)

James 1:2-4

We owe an unpayable debt, and the Great King totally forgives it all. (vs. 22-27)

We owe an unpayable debt, and the Great King demands that we forgive it all. (vs. 28-35)

Matthew 18:21-35

We run the race before the face of many witnesses, let us therefore run remembering their example, removing every snare, and enduring every pain.(vs.1)

We run the race before the face of Jesus, let us therefore run looking to him the author and perfector of our faith, remebering the joy, enduring the cross, and despising the shame. (vs.2)

Hebrews 12:1-2

Every son or daughter of God is under interrogation, and you must live according to the Word of God.

Matthew 4:1-11

When the Christ baptizes, he baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire, and he gathers his people and judges his enemies (vv. 15-20)

When the Christ is baptized, heaven opens up and the Spirit comes, and his Father affirms him and declares who he is (vv. 21-22)