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A Passage-by-Passage Commentary of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this commentary series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application....

child and communicate what they have seen and heard. Some are astonished, but Mary ponders and reflects on these matters. One of the major themes of the story is that God’s covenant of peace is granted to those on whom his gracious favor rests. II. Preparation for Jesus’ Ministry (1:5–4:13) … B. Two Sons Born (1:57–2:52) … 2. Birth of Jesus (2:1–52) … b. Revelation of the Christ to the Shepherds (2:8–20) 2:8–10 It is often said that the shepherds were despised in Jewish culture,
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