Jeannette van den Bosch 
“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.” (Luke 4:1) In this account, written down by Matthew and Luke, we are taken to the desert, where Jesus was tempted by the devil for forty days. Only a short time before, He had been … Lees meer
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed’” (Luke 2:34) Simeon stood in the temple, with the Child Jesus in his arms, praising God. Amazed, Joseph and Mary listened to the words … Lees meer
“And he came in the Spirit into the temple” (Luke 2:27a) When the days of Mary’s purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, Joseph and Mary traveled to Jerusalem to dedicate the Child to the Lord. For the law stated: Every first child that is a boy must be dedicated to the Lord. … Lees meer
“And when eight days were fulfilled, and the Child was to be circumcised, He was given the name Jesus, which was named by the angel before He was received into the mother’s womb.” (Luke 2:21) In the Old Testament, in Genesis 17, we read that the Lord made an everlasting covenant with Abraham and all … Lees meer
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” (Luke 2:20) When the shepherds had seen the Child, they made known everywhere what they had been told about Him.The shepherds became messengers of the glad news of the birth of the Lord Jesus. … Lees meer
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) After the shepherds’ visit, it became quiet again around the manger. What a special baby visit it had been! After Mary laid her newborn Child in the manger, a group of shepherds entered. Simple men whose job was to keep watch … Lees meer
“And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:16) If we try to imagine what the shepherds experienced that night, it must have been a great and glorious miracle for them!At first there was great fear. For by the appearance of the angel, everything around … Lees meer
Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.” (John 21:17c) In the Bible, the followers of the Lord Jesus are often compared to sheep. In John 10, Jesus tells a parable about the shepherd and his flock. He says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) … Lees meer
He said to Him, “Yes Lord, You know that I love You.” (John 21:15b) There, on the beach by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus goes to probe Peter’s heart. He asks Peter about his love for Him.Because of his sins, Peter had strayed far from Jesus. Now, at this moment, Jesus is going to lead … Lees meer