by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
This is one of the most disturbing stories in the New Testament. King Herod, fearing that the “heralded” birth of a Jewish king would incite revolt and rebellion, ordered the slaughter of all the children under two years old! As disturbing as this story is, it goes a...
by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
The title “wise men” is translated from the Greek word magos (μαγος pl. μαγοι). The word refers to a priest of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism (we keep seeing this religion creep around every corner of early Christianity that we explore). These...
by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
Two thousand years after the event, the Star of Bethlehem continues to arouse the interest of millions. The star is an iconic hallmark of the nativity scene: the heavenly signal that first alerted both the wise men and the shepherds of Christ’s birth. But for...
by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
Most people are familiar with the story of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Matthew claimed the virgin birth was fulfillment of prophecy, and indeed, we do find an Old Testament reference to a virgin birth. Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a...
by Jedediah McClure | Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas
Christmas is, without question, the most celebrated holiday of the year. With brightly lit Christmas trees joyously placed inside our homes, streams of lights decorating our yards, festive holiday music played in every store encouraging hordes of shoppers hoping to...
