The Nazarene

Read: Matthew 2:23, Luke 2:39–40 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Luke 2:39 Joseph and Mary do everything they are supposed to do as spelled out in the Mosaic

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Christmas in Forgotten America

This report from Melinda Staples, our Project Manager, is a direct result of YOUR giving to FtH’s Christmas Outreach effort this year. We were able to purchase gifts, food, Bibles, and visit people in great need. The stories are hard to read and the situations are incomprehensible

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Have Dream, Will Travel

Read: Matthew 2:13–15, 19–22 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. Matthew 2:19 We saw yesterday that Joseph was given another dream (there are a total of four, all of which are recorded in Matthew). The first was

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The Other King of the Jews

Read: Matthew 2:1–8, 16–18 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious. Matthew 2:16a We touched on the final chapter of the Christmas story in yesterday’s narrative, so today let’s look at Herod further. Let’s start with some of the contrasts

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A Christmas Story Retold

Before time begins, there is God. He exists as a Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. After He created man, the Godhead chose the Hebrew people to later bring forth Himself in human form. Prophecies foretold the coming of Christos over a period of centuries. The

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The Sign Overhead

Read: Matthew 2:2, 9 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Matthew 2:10 Let’s look again at the visit of the Magi, specifically at the appearance of a star. We said yesterday that these men from the East may have been influenced by a legacy of

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Christmas Presents!

Read: Matthew 2:1–12 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 It is unclear how much time passes before the visit of the Magi. We will not focus

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The Widow Prophetess

Read: Luke 2:36–38 She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Luke 2:37b Three verses. That is all that is given to Anna, the second aged person after Simeon who is given the utmost privilege of seeing the baby Jesus at the

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Old Man Simeon

Luke 2:25–35 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations.” Luke 2:29–31 The wisdom of the older generation should always be appreciated. We all

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Presenting Baby Jesus

Read: Luke 2:22–24 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. Luke 2:22 Maybe your church has child dedications or baptisms during a special Sunday service in December.

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