By Elizabeth Prata
Thirty Days of Jesus Series- Continue reading “Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 8, The Magi Offer Gifts & Worship”
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Nativity & Advent: The Census of Quirinius
By Elizabeth Prata
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| Mary and Joseph register for the census before Governor Quirinius. Byzantine mosaic c. 1315 |
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. (Luke 2:1-5). Continue reading “Nativity & Advent: The Census of Quirinius”
Nativity & Advent: The Angel Gabriel
By Elizabeth Prata
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And 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 bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:26-33).
What a blessing that believers read this and know that we know the Lord, and even better, that we love Him and we know that He loves us.
Continue reading “Nativity & Advent: The Angel Gabriel”
Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Day 10- the Boy Jesus at the Temple
By Elizabeth Prata
With Him are wisdom and might; To Him belong counsel and understanding (Job 12:13).
Further Reading:
Twelve-year-old Jesus goes to the Temple
The Son of God at twelve years old
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Thirty Days of Jesus Series-
Introduction/Background
Day 1: The Virgin shall conceive
Day 2: A shoot from Jesse
Day 3: God sent His Son in the fullness of time
Day 4: Marry her, she will bear a Son
Day 5: The Babe has arrived!
Day 6: The Glory of Jesus
Day 7: Magi seek the Child
Day 8: The Magi offer gifts & worship
Day 9: The Child Grew
Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Day 9, The Child Grew
By Elizabeth Prata
Further Reading
What happened during Jesus’ childhood?
Why doesn’t the Bible say much about Jesus childhood?
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Thirty Days of Jesus Series-
Introduction/Background
Day 1: The Virgin shall conceive
Day 2: A shoot from Jesse
Day 3: God sent His Son in the fullness of time
Day 4: Marry her, she will bear a Son
Day 5: The Babe has arrived!
Day 6: The Glory of Jesus
Day 7: Magi seek the Child
Day 8: The Magi offer gifts & worship
Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Day 8, The Magi Offer Gifts & Worship
By Elizabeth Prata
Thirty Days of Jesus Series- Continue reading “Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Day 8, The Magi Offer Gifts & Worship”
Nativity & Advent: Nazareth the Podunk Town
By Elizabeth Prata
Fourth in a series.
Nativity & Advent: Zacharias, there is no such thing as luck even when casting lots Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow
Nativity & Advent: Sacrifice of Pigeons
Israel’s borders are small, and space is at a premium. Nazareth today, in the district of Galilee, is a bustling city of 77,000. Nazareth is known nowadays as the Arab capital of Israel, populated mainly by Muslims, who comprise 70% of the religious demographic there, Christians being 30%. Continue reading “Nativity & Advent: Nazareth the Podunk Town”
Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Introduction
By Elizabeth Prata
Christmas is coming. It’s a blessed time of year.
We think of the Savior, all the year, every day. (Philippians 4:8). But the Christmas season is a time when we think more pointedly about His incarnation, life, ascension, and return. Who is this Jesus? He was born, lived, died, rose again, and promised to return, to bring eternal life to those who believe and eternal death to those who reject. He tore the veil of human history, parted it into BC and AD, and changed everything. Continue reading “Thirty Days of Jesus Repeat: Introduction”
Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow
By Elizabeth Prata
#1 : Nativity & Advent: Zacharias- There’s no such thing as chance, even when casting lots
#3: Nativity & Advent: Sacrifice of Pigeons
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The Nativity story includes wonderful elements as we learn them and repeat them year after year. We truly are little children, saying to our parents, “Tell me again!” We never tire of hearing as much as we can about our Savior who left His throne, left glory, left the perfect adoration of his angels, and came to earth to serve and die. (And resurrect)
This year I’m focusing on a few of the people and events of the Nativity story during Advent with which we may not be as familiar. Or, if you are familiar, then please enjoy another round of delving into this magnificent story in all its aspects. Continue reading “Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow”
Nativity & Advent: Zacharias- There’s no such thing as chance, even when casting lots
By Elizabeth Prata
#2: Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow
#3: Nativity & Advent: Sacrifice of Pigeons
Did you know that the practice of casting lots is called cleromancy? I didn’t. Wikipedia defines it-
Cleromancy is a form of sortition, casting of lots, in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice, but are sometimes believed to reveal the will of God
What is casting lots? by Matt Slick Continue reading “Nativity & Advent: Zacharias- There’s no such thing as chance, even when casting lots”
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