I’ve searched the Scriptures, and I can’t find it. Know what? A stable. When we imagine Jesus’ birth, we picture … More
Tag: Christmas
Christmas Questions: When Did the Wise Men Come?
Do you have a manger scene at your house? I hope you do. Setting out a manger scene—or nativity—is a … More
Christmas Questions: Who Was Caesar Augustus?
“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world…” (Luke … More
Just Jesus
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to … More
Christmas Questions: Why a Virgin?
Jesus’ mother Mary was a virgin. Why is that such a big deal? Does it sound strange at Christmas time … More
Christmas Questions: Why “Jesus”?
Why did Joseph and Mary name Mary’s baby Jesus? It wasn’t a unique name in those days. In fact, there … More
Christmas Questions: Why Bethlehem?
Where was Jesus born? Bethlehem. Everybody knows that! But why? Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? You’d expect that Bethlehem … More
A Simple Christmas
It doesn’t feel the same, does it? This Christmas season feels different. Like so much is missing. We’re advised to … More
Christmas Sermon: “There Is Your Dagger!”
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with … More
Immanuel – “God with Us”
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to … More
