PPT-Here we ask why Christ did not lead these magi up to Bethlehem with the star, but instead

Christmas Postil 1521 LW 52171 Wise builder built his house on the rock of Gods Word Zwingli Thats not reasonable Scripture interprets Scripture Implications Believe it Implications. Matthew 2:1-18. Bethlehem – brief overview. 135 . AD. . 2. nd. Jewish revolt against Romans - Bar Kokba Revolt; . Jews killed or expelled from city. . Syria-Judah merge – Syria . Palestina. .. 326, Emp. Constantine. Matthew 2:1-12. The story of Jesus’ birth includes many people. Mary and Joseph. Shepherds. Angels. Magi. . – the wise men. Matthew 2. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem . Part . 1. Matthew. . 2. :1-12 . (NIV). 1 . After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem . 2 . and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." . SUNDAY!. Shepherds. Shepherds. Wisemen. Random Cow. 8 . That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. . 9 . Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, . Key Stage 2 Christmas Carol Concert. 2015. Once in Royal David’s City. 1. Once . in royal David's city. Stood a lowly cattle shed,. Where a mother laid her Baby. In a manger for His bed:. Mary was that mother mild,. by Pastor Fee Soliven. Matthew 2:1-9 . Wednesday Evening . July 16, 2014.   1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,. In Geography. In History. In Prophecy. In the birth of Jesus Christ. In Geography. Bethlehem is about 5 miles south of Jerusalem. In Geography. Bethlehem is about 5 miles south of Jerusalem. In Geography. Matthew 2:1-12. p.890. Sunday December 14, 2014. Introduction. Christmas – my favourite time of year. Mostly because of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Christ-child. This is a controversial story. Today’s scripture: two ways to respond. Dig Site 1. Blue Level Questions. To whom was Mary pledged to be married? (1:18). Joshua. Ehud. Joseph. Zechariah. To whom was Mary pledged to be married? (1:18). Joshua. Ehud. Joseph. Zechariah. What happed before Mary and Joseph got married? (1:18). “Cambridge Chimes”. Welcome and Announcements. Greeting Each Other. Ringing of the Bell. Prelude. “Allegro” ~Purcell. . Lighting of the candles. *CALL TO WORSHIP AND INVOCATION. L: Arise, shine; for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.. Isaiah 60:1-6. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 . Ephesians 3:1-12 . Matthew 2:1-12. . . . A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of . Midian. and . Ephah. … They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.. Cards 13-16 BIRTHPLACE OF CHRIST The ruler over the land where Mary and Joseph lived wanted to know how many people were in the land. Everyone was told to go to the town from which his family came, so that all the people could be counted. Joseph had to go back to Bethlehem, for he came from the family of King David. Many years before, King David had been a shepherd on the hillsides there. …and Why Did They Come?. January 6. Epiphany=revelation or appearing. Eastern Orthodox Christmas. In Western church, Epiphany Day. Celebrates the revelation of the Messiah to the Gentiles via the visit of the Magi. The Star of Bethlehem is one of the greatest mysteries in astronomy and in the Bible. What was it? How did it prompt the Magi to set out on a long journey to Judea? How did it lead them to Jesus?In this groundbreaking book, Colin R. Nicholl makes the compelling case that the Star of Bethlehem could only have been a great comet. Taking a fresh look at the biblical text and drawing on the latest astronomical research, this beautifully illustrated volume will introduce readers to the Bethlehem Star in all of its glory.