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I'm Taylor. And I'm Tyler.

This is Scripture Central's Come Follow Me Insights. The next two episodes will be Luke 2 and Matthew 2.

So with this particular episode, we jump into Luke chapter 2. And I just have to say,

are there any scriptures that are more familiar or that bring with them a flood of memories more than this one. And it came to pass in those

days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

Thus, we launch into the telling of the birth story of Jesus Christ. It's been shared in pageants

and in movies and in family traditions for centuries. And it just, like I said, it just brings

with it a flood of memories. What a wonderful time of year, Christmas, to be able to pause

and reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. And at the outset, before we dive into the scripture

verses here, let me just share a little insight that I gained from a dear friend Ron Franson

years ago as our bishop when we lived in Brigham City,

he shared this idea that some people at times, especially when they're struggling with some

things, maybe spiritually, they might feel a little intimidated by the image of the resurrected,

glorified Lord of the outstretched arms, who's perfect

in every way. And it can be, it can be a little intimidating when they're struggling. So, Bishop

Francis shared on multiple occasions this idea that isn't it, isn't it wonderful that the Lord

gives us an opportunity once a year at Christmas time to come and bend the knee and worship

the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, who came to this earth, condescended to become like us, and he was

wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. Nobody, and I mean nobody can be intimidated

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