Category Archives: Christ’s Birth

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

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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

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Luke 2:11

The new podcast centers around Luke 2:11 and deals with the simplicity of the Christmas message. It was a simple message — “A Savior is born to you this day” — first delivered to a simple group of people: shepherds. … Continue reading

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Joseph’s Reaction

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #2) But while he thought about these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary … Continue reading

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Mary’s Reaction

“Reactions to Christ’s Birth” series: (post #1) Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall … Continue reading

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A Word Worth Ten Shillings

In 1907, famed English writer Rudyard Kipling won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Not only was he the youngest recipient of the prize at that time, he was also the first English-language writer to receive it. At the height of … Continue reading

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The Separation Over Wrong Doctrine

“Right Doctrine For Right Living” series: (post #6) Let’s say that your pastor goes to the pulpit one Sunday morning and announces that he no longer believes that Jesus died on the cross. Or let’s say that he preaches a … Continue reading

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The Sensibility Required Regarding Doctrine

“Right Doctrine For Right Living” series: (post #5) There are certain doctrinal teachings that are absolutely fundamental to authentic Christianity. Stating the matter bluntly, if you don’t believe these doctrines you can’t be a Christian. The hard part, however, is … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Childhood (post #3 of 3)

When last we left Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus, they were in Egypt. They are there because Joseph, following the visit from the wise men, has been warned in a dream by an angel to leave Bethlehem and take … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Childhood (post #2 of 3)

When last we left Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus, they were in Jerusalem in the Jewish temple performing a couple of important services per the Mosaic law. At this point, Jesus is 40 days old and has been circumcised … Continue reading

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