The First Days of Jesus

The birth of Jesus stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the world, marking a dramatic turning point in God’s plan to redeem creation from sin and death. Much to the world’s surprise, redemption had arrived . . . in the form of a lowly baby.

Aimed at stirring your affections for Jesus, this meditative book will lead you on a step-by-step journey through the Gospels’ birth narratives, clearing away common misconceptions, making messianic connections, and setting the stage for Jesus’s later life and ministry.

• Written by two New Testament scholars
• Foreword by Justin Taylor, coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus
• Designed as a guide to the New Testament infancy narratives, highlighting Old Testament promises and important connections to Jesus’s later life and ministry
• Includes a quick-reference glossary, an Advent reading plan, and color drawings adapted from the award-winning ESV Study Bible
• Designed for use by individuals, families, and small groups during Advent