The godly man Simeon (whom we met in Luke 2) "hinted" that Jesus' Birth would not be totally "pleasant." There would be "sorrow" intermingled with the "joy." That the virgin Mary would not only "rejoice" over His Birth ... but also have a "sword" … [Continue reading]
THE BIRTH OF JESUS, “HER FIRSTBORN SON”
"Her Firstborn Son" ... that's what two of the New Testament's Gospels call Jesus, in reference to His Mother Mary. "She brought forth HER FIRSTBORN SON, and called His Name Jesus." Matthew 1:25 "And she brought forth HER FIRSTBORN SON, and … [Continue reading]
THE BIRTH OF JESUS, MATTHEW’S STORY
I grew up hearing Mom, Aunt Myrtie, and others begin my bedtime stories with these words, "Once upon a time." I suspect my love of reading, of good literature, and ultimately love of Scripture began in those days years ago. I earlier today … [Continue reading]
THE BIRTH OF JESUS, HATED BY THE DEVIL
Our Verse today is found in Revelation chapter 12. There appears a "woman." She represents, I believe, the nation of "Israel." And she is "with child." About the time the "Birth" occurs, we see that ... "a dragon stood before the woman which was … [Continue reading]
THE BIRTH OF JESUS, “THE LORD’S CHRIST!”
That's what Jesus is called in Luke 2:26. A godly man named Simeon used the specific Term, "THE LORD'S CHRIST." Luke 2:22-32 tells the Story. "And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him … [Continue reading]
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