Luke 2:1-2 Part 1 of 2

At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire.

At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus,

Matthew 22:15-17  Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. "Teacher," they said, "we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don't play favorites. Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

Luke 3:1  It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene.

decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 

[The Roman Empire was considered to be the whole, known world, subject to the governing power of Rome. The purpose of the census was for taxation and military service, though Jews were exempt from military service.]

Psalm 19:1-4a  The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth and their words to all the world. 

Matthew 24:14  "And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come."

Romans 1:8  Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world.

Romans 10:18  But I ask, have the people of Israel actually heard the message? Yes, they have: "The message has gone throughout the earth, and the words to all the world." [Psalm 19:4]

Colossians 1:6  This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God's wonderful grace.

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