Section 2
so that He might have the full measure of wisdom, stature, and favor with God and men.
The record in this chapter concerning the Savior's birth and youth is completely different from that in Matthew 2. What Matthew records of events that took place at the Savior's birth and during His youth constitutes striking evidence of Christ's legitimate kingship. Luke's record of the same birth and the same youth is of another category, that of events which offer strong proof of Jesus' genuine humanity. The two records cover only two of the different aspects of the Savior's wonderful status.
In this booklet we shall consider the birth and youth of the Man-Savior. His birth is described in Luke 2:1-20, and His youth, in 2:21-52.
HIS BIRTH
A decree went out from Caesar Augustus for all the inhabited earth to be enrolled (Luke 2:1-3). This was sovereign of God, as mentioned in Proverbs 21:1. By this enrollment Mary and Joseph were brought from Nazareth to Bethle hem (Luke 2:4-6), so that the Savior might be born there for the fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the place of His birth (Micah 5:2; John 7:41-42).