Herschel Hobbs Commentary: Bible Studies for Life, Winter 2018-19

This quarter’s Study Themes are: The Full Picture of Christmas The thought of Christmas evokes different images for different people. For some, it is a time of family, tradition, and going home to special memories. For others, Christmas is all about Santa Claus, holiday songs, parties, and exchanging gifts. For the Christian, Christmas is about Jesus coming to earth to bring salvation. For many people, Christmas is a combination of all these images! By looking at the birth of Christ from the perspective of different people in Scripture, we get an accurate image—the full picture—of the true meaning and purpose of Christmas. Engaging Culture in an Ever-Changing World Culture changes. The behavior, habits, and interests of a particular group are in constant flux. Observe fashion or listen to the speech pat­terns of different generations, and it becomes clear: we are constantly changing. Truth, ethics, and morality remain constant, but unfortu­nately, society is seeking to make those unchanging principles as pli­able as the culture they should shape. How do we stand for the truth and righteousness in which God calls us to live? Through the love and grace of Christ, we can display to those around us the wonderful truth of God’s Word—principles that make life fuller and richer. The Herschel Hobbs Commentary is designed for group leaders and group members who desire a more extensive exposition of the Bible passages in LifeWay’s Bible Studies for Life series. Based on the King James Version of the Bible, The Herschel Hobbs Commentary can be used with all major modern English translations.