The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014

December 22

Lesson 4

JESUS IS BORN

DEVOTIONAL READING: Galatians 4:1–7

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1–20

LUKE 2:1–17

LESSON AIMS

After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:

1. Summarize the story of the birth of Jesus according to Luke.

2. Explain the significance of Luke’s listing of political rulers, the importance of the lineage of David, and the irony of the announcement of such an important birth being given first to shepherds.

3. Commit Luke 2:1–7 to memory.

The Earthly First Family

KEY VERSE
"She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."—Luke 2:7

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction

      A.      The Power of Christmas

      B.      Lesson Background

          I.      Worldly Power (LUKE 2:1–3)

      A.      Decree (vv. 1, 2)

      B.      Obedience (v. 3)

      Romans 8:28 in Action

          II.      Lowly Infant (LUKE 2:4–7)

      A.      David’s City (v. 4)

      B.      David’s Descendant (vv. 5–7)

          III.      Angelic Army (LUKE 2:8–14)

      A.      The Scene (vv. 8, 9)

      B.      The Announcement (vv. 10–12)

      C.      The Song of Celebration (vv. 13, 14)

          IV.      Shepherds’ Journey (LUKE 2:15–17)

      A.      Deciding to Go (vv. 15, 16)

      Official Invitation

      B.      Spreading the News (v. 17)

Conclusion

      A.      Life Turned Upside Down

      B.      Prayer

      C.      Thought to Remember

Weatherly, Jon et al. “Jesus Is Born.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 146. Print.