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Category Archives: Christmas
How a Man Named Jeconiah Affects the Christmas Story
Josiah begot Jeconiah and his brothers about the time they were carried away to Babylon. And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel. (Matthew 1:11-12, N.K.J.V.) Shortly following the death of King Solomon, the … Continue reading
Small Entrances
A playground in Chicago was called “the tiny tot play lot.” Any child who wanted to enter it could only do so by way of a entrance that was very low and shaped like a keyhole. If the child could … Continue reading
Gluttony
Our family feasted yesterday for our Thanksgiving meal. My wife, Tonya, is an excellent cook and she prepared her annual buffet: turkey, mashed potatoes, cream corn, dressing, macaroni and cheese, slaw, crescent rolls, pumpkin pie, cheese cake, etc. She also … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Dieting, Gluttony, Personal Holiness, Prosperity, Thanksgiving, The Old Testament Law
Tagged examples of feasting in the Bible, he is a glutton and a drunkard, Is gluttony a sin?, the difference between feasting and gluttony, the Greek word phagos, the Hebrew word zalal, what the Bible teaches about gluttony
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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Isaiah 7:14
Merry Christmas everybody! A couple of weeks ago I preached a sermon on Christ’s virgin birth. Along about the same time Malcolm taught a class on the topic. So, we decided to pool our efforts and devote a podcast to … Continue reading
Your Reaction
“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series (post #7) That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know … Continue reading
The Religious Leaders’ Reaction
“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #6) Imagine that you have waited your whole life for John Doe to arrive. When you were a child, your parents told you, “One day John Doe will come to our people, and when … Continue reading
Herod’s Reaction
“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #5) When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them … Continue reading
The Wise Men’s Reaction
Series: “Reactions to Christ’s Birth” (post #4) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born … Continue reading
Posted in Christ's Birth, Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Series: "Reactions to Christ's Birth"
Tagged Did the wise men follow the star every night?, How did the wise men know to go to Jerusalem?, the Magi, What scriptures did the wise men have?, When did the wise men arrive?, Where did the wise men come from?, Who were the wise men?
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The Shepherds’ Reaction
“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #3) Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 