Episode 203 - Luke 2:1-7 - Let Jesus Grow Up in Your Life

In this episode the hosts celebrate the story behind Christmas, focusing on Luke 2:1–7 and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. They discuss the lead-up to his birth — including Mary and Joseph’s journey, the connection with Elizabeth and John the Baptist, and the reason we call it the reason for the season. They examine the historical details Luke includes: Caesar Augustus’s census, the journey of about 70 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem because Joseph belonged to the house of David, and the specific mention of Quirinius as governor. The episode highlights how these facts anchor the story in history, fulfill prophecy, and set the scene of a king born in humble circumstances — wrapped in cloth and laid in a manger because there was no guest room. The hosts reflect on themes of humility, God’s purpose in discomfort, and the invitation to let Jesus grow up in your life. They also tease the next episode, which will dive into the shepherds’ visit and the fuller details Luke provides about that night. LIKING OUR PODCAST?   WE'D SO APPRECIATE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST STATION or at www.ThoseCrazyBibleStudyGuys.com  HELP US GET OUR CRAZY ON!  WE THANK YOU! Venmo us at @ThoseCrazyBibleStudyGuy FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!    X - https://x.com/CrazyBibleGuys Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/those.crazy.bible.study.guys Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/those_crazy_bible_study_guys/