God’s Intervention in History: A Decree Went Out

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Luke 2:1-5 New International Version

The Birth of Jesus

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

Finding Redemption: The Story of Zacchaeus

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Have you ever felt the need for redemption? Zacchaeus did, and his encounter with Jesus changed everything.

“Jesus was unlike anybody else who ever lived, and the things He said and did were unlike anything anyone else could.”
– Rev. Max Brennan

In this sermon, Rev. Max Brennan reflects on Zacchaeus’ story—how a man viewed as a sinner found redemption in his encounter with Jesus. Through this story, Rev. Brennan emphasizes the transformative power of grace and how Jesus invites all of us, no matter our past, to be transformed. Zacchaeus’ decision to seek Jesus led to a profound change in his life, reminding us that Jesus’ love and grace can redeem anyone.

Watch/Listen to discover how Zacchaeus’ story speaks to us today about redemption, grace, and transformation.