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Tag Archives: manger
Do the Magi Belong in Manger Scenes?
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. – Matthew 2:3 It seems every Christmas there is a myth buster who will tell us that 3 figures in our manger scenes do not belong there. … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, Persian Empire
Tagged christianity, Epiphany, Magi, manger, manger scene, shepherds, wise men
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Humiliation at Christmas
They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged bethlehem, Christmas, ephrathah, illegimate child, Jesus, Joseph, manger, Mary, nativity, nazareth, virgin birth
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