Tag Archives: Luke 2

Hope for the Future – Luke 2:21-35

Posted on December 30, 2025 by dkoop

Just as the story of John the Baptist’s birth began in the temple (1:5-25), so the story of Jesus’ birth culminates in the temple. In obedience to the dictates of Jewish law, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God (see … Continue reading →

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Hope is Born – Luke 2:1-8

Posted on December 25, 2025 by dkoop

Christmas is not all sugar plums, ho, ho, ho, and fa- la- la- la- la. In this season of joy & merriment, more people will be lonely than at any other time of the year, more people will be depressed … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited- The Christ, Hope of the World – Luke 1-2

Posted on December 5, 2025 by dkoop

You’re Invited to our Christmas Series at Upwards Church! Series: The Christ – Hope of the World Scripture: Luke 1-2 Description:  We are living in uncertain and turbulent times. The first Christmas was no different.  When it seemed like God … Continue reading →

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Hope for All People – Luke 2: 8-12

Posted on December 25, 2020 by dkoop

Every December since I was a child in between televised scenes of the Grinch slithering around Whoville, and Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer running around the North Pole with Herbie (an elf who wants to be a dentist), we have Linus’ … Continue reading →

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