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Two different questions with the same word The gospel of Luke tells the encounters of Gabriel with both Zechariah and Mary. After the angel’s encounter with priest Zechariah in the Holy of Holies, the priest is left dumb (unable to speak). After the angel’s encounter with the young virgin Mary, she is free to speak….
Inconvenience of travel The trip was an inconvenience. Except that Mary knew her Baby was to be born in Bethlehem. Still, traveling 90 miles days or weeks before a due date was not comfortable, considering their means. Whether she walked, rode a donkey or a camel, it could not have been fun – or convenient….
Pre-silence: fig leaf promise. Before the fig leaves were dry on Adam and Eve’s new garden clothing, God promised a way out for their sin. He signified it by providing garments of skin (animal clothing) – no doubt from the sacrifice of an animal. He promised a Savior. God led His people through the Red…
If Mary knew the scriptures, there were some things she knew. If she had listened to the teachings of the prophets and rabbis, there were some things she knew. Mary knew she was to bear the Christ-child. She knew this because the angel told her so. She believed. If she was familiar with prophecy, she would…
The true heart of Christmas The true heart of Christmas is not about gift-giving, family times, or even through worship events. The true heart of Christmas is much deeper and broader than all of these. When we look at the people and the story of the first Christmas, we see something that transcends the goodwill…
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