What if the traditions we believe about the birth of Jesus are preventing us from seeing God's hand throughout the story?

Nativity scenes are an iconic and beloved tradition of the Christmas season. However, most Christians have never realized how much the accounts about Jesus' birth in Matthew and Luke do not match the story we tell and portray every year at Christmas time. With these traditions dating back almost 2,000 years, it can make it hard for us to separate biblical fact from fiction and prevent us from seeing how God was at work when His Son came into the world. That's why in The Arrival of Emmanuel, you will:

This Christmas devotional, which can be used for group or individual study, will inspire you to see the nativity story in a whole new light as you see how even in the difficulties the characters faced, God's hand was at work before, during, and after the birth of His Son. Then, you can shift your focus to celebrating the miracle of the incarnation, which should cause us to celebrate every day of the year.