Luk 2:1 | MHM | STEP | The Birth of Christ This section describes the time, place, and manner of Jesus’ birth. It shows how God used world events and humble circumstances to fulfill his promises. Even though Jesus is God’s Son, he was born in a very lowly way, showing his humility and love for us. v. 1 : Jesus was born when the Roman Empire was at its greatest power, during the days of Augustus Caesar (Luke 2:1 ). The empire ruled over much of the known world, just as the prophet Daniel had said would happen when the Messiah came (Daniel 2:44 ).

‏ Luke 2:1

The Birth of Christ

This section describes the time, place, and manner of Jesus’ birth. It shows how God used world events and humble circumstances to fulfill his promises. Even though Jesus is God’s Son, he was born in a very lowly way, showing his humility and love for us.

v. 1: Jesus was born when the Roman Empire was at its greatest power, during the days of Augustus Caesar (Luke 2:1 ^a). The empire ruled over much of the known world, just as the prophet Daniel had said would happen when the Messiah came (Daniel 2:44 ^b).