انجیل به گزارش لوقا

فصل دوم

تولد عیسی

(همچنان در متی ۱: ۱۸ - ٢۵)

۱در آن زمان امپراطور اوگستوس فرمانی به خاطر سرشماری عمومی در سراسر امپراطوری روم صادر کرد. ۲این اولین سرشماری بود که آغاز شد، در این زمان کرینیوس والی سوریه بود. ۳برای ثبت نام در سرشماری، هر کس به شهر خود رفت. ۴یوسف نیز از شهر ناصرۀ ولایت جلیل به ولایت یهودیه رفت تا در بیت لحم، زادگاه داوود پادشاه، ثبت نام کند. یوسف به آنجا رفت، زیرا از خاندان داوود بود. ۵او مریم را که در عقدش بود، با خود برای ثبت نام بُرد. مریم حامله بود. ۶و هنگامی که در بیت لحم بودند، زمان تولد کودک فرا رسید. ۷مریم اولین فرزند خود را که پسر بود، به دنیا آورد. کودک را قنداق کرد و در آخور خوابانید، زیرا در مسافر خانه جایی برای آنها نبود.

نمایان شدن فرشته گان به چوپانان

۸در همان اطراف در میان کِشتزارها، چوپانانی بودند که شبها از گلۀ خود نگهبانی می کردند. ۹فرشتۀ خداوند در برابر آنها نمایان شد و شکوه و نور جلال خداوند در اطراف شان درخشید. آنها بسیار ترسیده بودند. ۱۰اما فرشته گفت: «نترسید، من برای شما خبر خوش دارم که به همه مردم شادمانی بزرگ به بار خواهد آورد! ۱۱امروز در شهر داوود، نجات دهنده ای برای شما به دنیا آمده است که مسیح خداوند است. ۱۲نشانۀ آن برای شما این است که نوزاد را در قنداق پیچیده و در یک آخور خوابیده خواهید یافت.» ۱۳ناگهان با آن فرشته، لشکر بزرگی از فرشته گان آسمانی ظاهر شد که خدا را ستایش کرده، می گفتند:

۱۴«شکوه و جلال بر خدا که بر فراز آسمان است،

صلح و سلامتی بر زمین باد

و در بین مردمی که مورد پسند اوست!»

۱۵وقتی فرشته گان از آنها جدا شدند و دوباره به آسمان رفتند، چوپانان به یکدیگر گفتند: «بیایید، به بیت لحم برویم، آنچه را که واقع شده است و خداوند ما را از آن آگاه ساخته است، ببینیم.» ۱۶پس با عجله رفتند و مریم، یوسف و آن کودک را که در آخور خوابیده بود، پیدا کردند. ۱۷وقتی چوپانان کودک را دیدند، آنچه را که دربارۀ او شنیده بودند به مریم و یوسف گفتند. ۱۸همۀ شنونده گان از آنچه چوپانان می گفتند، تعجب کردند. ۱۹اما مریم تمام این چیزها را به یاد سپرد و دربارۀ آنها عمیقاً فکر می کرد. ۲۰چوپانان برگشتند و به خاطر آنچه شنیده و دیده بودند خدا را حمد و سپاس می گفتند، زیرا آنچه فرشته به آنها گفته بود انجام شد.

نامگذاری عیسی

۲۱ یک هفته گذشت و زمان ختنه شدن طفل فرا رسید، او را عیسی نامیدند. همان نامی که فرشته پیش از این که مریم حامله شود، تعیین کرده بود.

تقدیم عیسی در خانۀ خدا

۲۲ زمان آن رسید تا یوسف و مریم مراسم پاک شدن را مطابق شریعت موسی اجرا کنند. پس آنها کودک را به اورشلیم آوردند تا در خانۀ خدا به خداوند تقدیم نمایند. ۲۳ چنان که در تورات نوشته شده است: «هر پسر اولباری که از شکم مادر بیرون می آید برای خداوند، مقدس خوانده می شود.» ۲۴آنها نیز رفتند تا مطابق آنچه در تورات نوشته شده است، یک جوره فاخته و یا دو کبوتر را قربانی کنند.

۲۵در آن زمان مردی به نام شمعون در اورشلیم زندگی می کرد. او یک مرد خدا ترس و پرهیزگار بود که در انتظار تسلی اسرائیل بود. روح مقدس با او بود. ۲۶روح مقدس به شمعون اطمینان داده بود که تا مسیح وعده شدۀ خدا را نبیند، نخواهد مُرد. ۲۷شمعون با هدایت روح مقدس به داخل خانۀ خدا آمد. هنگامی که یوسف و مریم، کودک نوزاد را به داخل خانۀ خدا آوردند تا آنچه را که مطابق شریعت مقرر بود انجام دهند، ۲۸شمعون کودک را در آغوش گرفت و خدا را ستایش کنان گفت:

۲۹«ای خداوند، تو حالا به وعدۀ خود وفا کردی،

پس بگذار خادمت به سلامت برود.

۳۰با چشمان خود نجات تو را دیدم،

۳۱نجاتی که تو در حضور همۀ مردم آماده ساخته ای:

۳۲ نوری که ارادۀ تو را به ملتهای بیگانه روشن ساخته

مایۀ سربلندی قوم تو اسرائیل گردد.»

۳۳پدر و مادر کودک از آنچه شمعون دربارۀ او گفت، حیران گشتند. ۳۴شمعون برای آنها دعای خیر کرد و به مریم مادر عیسی گفت: «این کودک از جانب خدا برای هلاکت و نجات بسیاری در اسرائیل انتخاب شده است. او نشانه ای است که توسط بسیاری رد خواهد شد ۳۵و افکار پنهانی عدۀ زیادی را آشکار خواهد ساخت و در دل تو نیز خنجری فرو خواهد رفت.»

۳۶همچنان پیامبری به نام حنا که دختر فَنوئیل از طایفۀ اشیر بود، در آنجا زندگی می کرد. او یک زن بسیار پیر بود که مدت هفت سال با شوهرش زندگی کرده ۳۷و بعد از آن تا هشتاد و چهار ساله گی بیوه مانده بود. این زن هرگز از خانۀ خدا خارج نمی شد بلکه شب و روز با دعا و روزه، خدا را عبادت می کرد. ۳۸حنا در همان وقت آمد و به درگاه خدا شکرگزاری نمود و برای همه کسانی که در انتظار نجات اورشلیم بودند دربارۀ آن کودک صحبت کرد.

بازگشت به ناصره

۳۹ یوسف و مریم پس از آن که همه کارهایی را که در شریعت خداوند تعیین شده بود انجام دادند، به شهر خود در ناصره واقع در ولایت جلیل برگشتند. ۴۰کودک رشد می کرد و قوی می شد. او پُر از حکمت بود و فیض خدا بر او قرار داشت.

عیسای نوجوان در خانۀ خدا

۴۱ والدین عیسی همه ساله برای عید فِصَح به اورشلیم می رفتند. ۴۲وقتی عیسی دوازده ساله بود، آنها مانند همیشه برای آن عید به آنجا رفتند. ۴۳وقتی روزهای عید به پایان رسید، آنها دوباره عازم شهر خود شدند اما عیسای نوجوان در اورشلیم ماند. والدینش این را نمی دانستند؛ ۴۴فکر کردند، عیسی در بین کاروان است. آنها بعد از یک روز سفر به جستجوی او در میان خویشاوندان و آشنایان خود پرداختند. ۴۵چون عیسی را نیافتند، ناچار به اورشلیم برگشتند تا او را پیدا کنند. ۴۶در روز سوم عیسی را در خانۀ خدا پیدا کردند که در میان معلمان مذهبی نشسته بود، به آنها گوش می داد و از آنها سوال می کرد. ۴۷هر کس که سخنان عیسی را می شنید، از جوابهای هوشیارانۀ او به حیرت می افتاد. ۴۸والدین عیسی از دیدن او تعجب کردند و مادرش به او گفت: «پسرم، چرا با ما چنین کردی؟ ما با پریشانی زیاد دنبال تو می گشتیم.» ۴۹عیسی گفت: «برای چه دنبال من می گشتید؟ مگر نمی دانستید که من باید مصروف کارهای پدر می بودم؟» ۵۰اما آنها نفهمیدند که هدف او چیست. ۵۱عیسی با یوسف و مریم به ناصره برگشته از آنها اطاعت می کرد. مادرش همۀ این چیزها را مانند گنج در دل خود نگه می داشت. ۵۲ عیسی در قامت و حکمت رشد می کرد و مورد پسند خدا و مردم بود.

Related content

Part III: The Christmas Message to a Lost World

Part III: The Christmas Message to a Lost World (Peace and Joy in Christ)
Christmas begins with God himself and his actions. in religion; God becomes the object of human action and man tries to reach God and satisfy him. But; On the contrary, during Christmas, God comes to man and walks in our world. The message of Christmas is the message of the power of God's love to our world.

Radio programme reading v10-11 (30min)

Who Is Jesus Christ? Wonderful Counsellor/Christmas 2022

Who Is Jesus Christ? Wonderful Counsellor/Christmas 2022 (With You)
From this verse we realize that Christ was not an ordinary person. He was the Word of God and was with God before the creation of the world. The Word, which is Christ, existed in the beginning. Before the world was formed, Christ existed. Christ was with God before the beginning. God has no beginning; He has always existed. And God has always had his "Word" with him. God has never been without the "Word." Christ was not only with God but he was God. Christ is not only the Son of God, but also God himself. Christ is God in the form of a man. He is the one and only true incarnation of the living God who came to earth 2000 years ago.

Radio programme about v1-7 (29min)

The Birth of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ (With You)
The birth of Jesus Christ proves the truth of the prophecies of the Old Testament in the Bible. Jesus was born of a virgin. This was prophesied seven hundred years before his birth by the prophet Isaiah. His birth is truly amazing.

Radio programme about v1-20 (29min)

The Birth of Jesus

The Birth of Jesus (Luke for Everyone)
In a world full of bad news, everyone wishes to hear some good news. The good news we deliver is based on facts and evidence that can give anyone hope and life. Hundreds of thousands of people have heard this news for hundreds of years, confessing the righteousness, influence, and hope of their lives. This good news is now available to anyone who is interested in hearing it.

Radio programme about v1-20 (30min)

Salvation From Sin, Eternal Death and God's Wrath

Salvation From Sin, Eternal Death and God's Wrath (With You)
The only one who saves man from sin, eternal death and God's wrath is Jesus Christ. He is the sacrificial lamb whose blood washes away the sins of erring human beings. Jesus can do this because he was without sin, completely innocent, and pure. He is the Saviour that God had said would come. He is the promised Messiah that all the Jews hoped and waited for.

Radio programme about v2-14 (29min)

What Is the Meaning of Jesus' Name?

What Is the Meaning of Jesus' Name? (With You)
Jesus is the only one in the world who can save people. A sinful man needs a saviour, not a religion. Not only is the human body healed from physical illness through the name of Jesus, but more importantly, souls are also saved from spiritual illness (that is, sin) through the name of Jesus. Some ask: Why do Christians preach so much? Why don't they let other people follow their own religion? The reason is that faith in Jesus Christ leads to the salvation and life. Therefore, followers of Jesus Christ have a mission to convey this important news to the world.

Radio programme about v8-14 (28min)

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Blessed Are the Peacemakers (With You)
Blessed are the peacemakers. The peacemakers mentioned here are those who establish peace between man and God. But true peacemakers try to remove the injustice, pain, and sin that is in the world. They help people to reconcile with God. This is true peace. In order to be a peacemaker, we must first reconcile ourselves to God. We can find peace only through faith in Jesus Christ. To find true peace, we must be like those described in the beatitudes: poor in spirit, meek, hungering for justice, merciful, and pure in heart. All these attributes are dependent on each other. We cannot have one of these qualities without the others. How do we make peace? By loving our fellow human beings as much as we love ourselves. Love is the main weapon of peace.

Radio programme about v8-14 (28min)

Who Is Jesus Christ? Wonderful Counsellor/Christmas 2022

Who Is Jesus Christ? Wonderful Counsellor/Christmas 2022 (With You)
From this verse we realize that Christ was not an ordinary person. He was the Word of God and was with God before the creation of the world. The Word, which is Christ, existed in the beginning. Before the world was formed, Christ existed. Christ was with God before the beginning. God has no beginning; He has always existed. And God has always had his "Word" with him. God has never been without the "Word." Christ was not only with God but he was God. Christ is not only the Son of God, but also God himself. Christ is God in the form of a man. He is the one and only true incarnation of the living God who came to earth 2000 years ago.

Radio programme about v9-14 (29min)

Christmas Celebration 2018

Christmas Celebration 2018 (The Word of God for You)
Christmas is one of the happiest days of the Christian calendar and even the non-Christian world. These days, for almost two thousand years, all the people of the world are overwhelmed with joy and happiness. (John 1: 1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Radio programme about v11-12 (30min)

Jesus Baptism and Genealogy

Jesus Baptism and Genealogy (Luke for Everyone)
Baptism in water is a sign of repentance, so why was Jesus Christ baptized in water? Where does Jesus' human root come from? For the Jews why the human lineage was so important? Everyone wants not to be rootless. For us Afghans it is important to know our ancestry, why?

Radio programme about v21-40 (30min)

Temptation in the Wilderness

Temptation in the Wilderness (Luke for Everyone)
Was Jesus an ordinary human being? Was he the son of God? Was he had both human and divine character? Was he a Super Man? Satan tempted him. He was baptized. He ate, drink, tired, and slept. So who was he?

Radio programme about v41 (30min)

Special Christmas Program 2021

Special Christmas Program 2021 (With You)
The good news of the birth of Jesus Christ was first given to the shepherds, that is, to common people. The angel said to them, "I give you good tidings of great joy." That good tidings was the gospel of Christ, the good news of salvation, good news for all people! Salvation is for all people – whether Jew or Gentile. This good news is for all who receive it and believe in Christ.

Radio programme mainly about v1-14 (28min)

That Holy Baby

That Holy Baby (With You)
Jesus Christ was born in a small town called Bethlehem, near the city of Jerusalem. Bethlehem was an important place for the Jews and they considered it holy. It was in this city that thousands of years before, God made the prophet David king of Israel. God promised that David’s kingdom would last forever and that he would send the Messiah from David’s the descendants. Jesus Christ is the gift of God Almighty. He was sent to this world to save mankind.

Radio programme mainly about v8-11 (28min)

Our Hope

Our Hope (With You)
It is said that man can last a maximum of 40 days without food, 4 days without water and 4 minutes without air. But without any hope we cannot last 4 seconds! There is no life without hope. It is the hope that brings order to human existence. Hope gives purpose to living. As the proverb says, "Hope makes the world go round." Jesus Christ is the living hope for us believers. This is because through faith in Jesus Christ we have eternal life.

Radio programme mainly about v22-31 (28min)

The Announcement of Jesus Birth

The Announcement of Jesus Birth (Unfolding Story)

Radio programme includes v1-20 (30min)

Jesus: Who Is He?

Jesus: Who Is He? (Bible Studies for Muslims)

Radio programme includes v1-40 (30min)

How Do Christians Celebrate the Birth of Jesus?

How Do Christians Celebrate the Birth of Jesus? (With You)

Radio programme includes v1-51 (30min)

The Birth of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ (With You)

Radio programme includes v1-19 (30min)

Life of Jesus

Life of Jesus (Children's Bible Stories)
Herod who was king, wasn’t happy with coming of Jesus. when he heard that a child has been born by the name of Jesus, ordered to all Newborn children up to 2 years’ age should be killed. He thought by doing so can kill Jesus. But before they kill the children, God had told Joseph to leave the Bethlehem for Egypt. Joseph, Mary and Jesus went to Egypt. They returned when Herod had died. When Jesus was twelve, he called himself son of God and was baptized by John.

Radio programme includes v1-52 (30min)

Birth of Jesus

Birth of Jesus (Children's Bible Stories)
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin girl named Mary who was relative of Elizabeth’s wife of prophet Zachariah. When Mary received the message of God, she was engaged to a Jewish man Joseph. Mary gave birth his son in Bethlehem in a stable. After birth of Jesus, God gave the news to the shepherds of that city and then the news of his birth spread out everywhere. Even astronomers who had predicted coming of Jesus, they were noticed when he was born.

Radio programme includes v1-52 (30min)

Good News of the Birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas: The Word of God for You

Good News of the Birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas: The Word of God for You (The Word of God for You)
The good news of Jesus' birth by the heavenly angels who sang, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This is the main message at Christmas.

Radio programme includes v8-20 (30min)

Why Do Christians Say That Jesus Is the Saviour of the World?

Why Do Christians Say That Jesus Is the Saviour of the World? (With You)

Radio programme includes v8-12 (29min)

Appearing of Angels to Shepherds

Appearing of Angels to Shepherds (With You)

Radio programme includes v10-11 (30min)

There Are Many Religions, Who Should I Follow?

There Are Many Religions, Who Should I Follow? (With You)

Radio programme includes v11 (29min)

Exiled

Exiled (Potpourri)

Radio programme includes v11 (29min)