Born in a Barn: Jesus’ Messy Friends — Tuesday
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him...
1 Peter 2:4 (NIV)
Born in a Barn: Jesus’ Messy Friends — Monday
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:9-12 (NIV)
Born in a Barn: Jesus’ Messy Home — Friday
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
Luke 2:6-7 (NLT)
Born in a Barn: Jesus’ Messy Home — Thursday
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
Born in a Barn: Jesus’ Messy Home — Wednesday
…and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!” For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.
John 7:3-5 (NLT)