Expected, but unexpected value

I had a meeting this week with an individual whom I did business with for years over the phone, but had never met. There were some expectations on my part before the meeting, but when he arrived for lunch we had a great time catching up and making plans. Unexpectedly, the value of the meeting was even better than I had hoped for. Likewise, the birth of Jesus was expected, but unexpected value resulted when He came.

Mark Rathel’s commentary on this week’s lesson, “God’s Unique Son” gives a clear picture of both Jesus as Messiah and as God’s Son, but he highlights ways in which Jesus was unique. What an unexpected value He is!!