Posted on 12/25/2010 7:34:48 AM PST by Christian Engineer Mass
Luke 2: 1-20 The Story of Christ's Birth
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord come upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this king which is to come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Ortneala Harutiun Cristosi.
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Merry Christmas!
Yah'shua's birthday this yearshalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
would have been September 23.The creator of the universe would not
have chosen the birthday of a man-made
Pagan god for His Birthday.Instead YHvH chose one of His
commanded Feast Days.Specifically the one with the metaphor
of taking on a temporary garment.
i.e. Sukkot(Tabernacles)John 1:14 And the Word became flesh,
and tabernacled among us,...
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I don’t know the exact date it should be but yes that’s all basically true.
But, it’s a convenient time to celebrate Christ’s coming, and an opportunity for evangelism because we all celebrate on this date.
No one is really aware of the pagan association, so essentially Christians have reclaimed this time of the year back from the pagans, which may have been the intent of the Christians who instated this date all along.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Merry Christmas to all my FReeper friends and
companions, I can offer you nothing in the way
of gifts but that I shall try to be a more
compassionate, caring person in the New Year.
By my thoughtless actions I have wounded someone
very dear to me and lost that love forever, Please
keep communications open between those you love so
there is always the hope of redemption.
Tet68
Tom Sheets
“ But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Though you are little among the thousands of Judah,
Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
The One to be Ruler in Israel,
Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2
Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him,
And His enemies will lick the dust.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring presents;
The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts. Psalm 72:9-10
“I will declare the decree:
The LORD has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You. Psalm 2:7
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
His delight is in the fear of the LORD,
And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,
Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor,
And decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, and faithfulness the belt of His waist. Isaiah 11:1-5
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel Isaiah 7:14
Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this!
He has opened the heavenly door, and man is blest forevermore.
Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!
Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all, to gain His everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
Thanks, and very wise words, That We all might learn from.
Just in TIME Hallelujah! even so come Lord Jeus, Blessed are you oh Lord of heaven and earth of all hearts through Your Spirit that believe, and may You reign soon and sit on the throne of David where we can soon sing in praise, “Joy to the World, the Lord has come, let earth receive her KING!”
You found God?
If no one claims him in 30 days he’s yours!
Good job. :)
I’ve been wondering also, if he was born on Yom Kippur, atonement for all, the blessed unblemished sacrifice, Savior to all who drink from His cup and share the bread of life at His table. Surely, Dec 25th is marred in paganism but in a sense what a day to praise His birth nevertheless when pagans chant their incantaions to the resurrection of Tammuz*gag*
‘In ZoT We Trust’ 8-]
Merry Christmas to You and ALL!
...doesn’t much matter to me what day Constantinople chose as Christmas , but the winter solstice is a good time for families to get together, and for kids to get lots of presents from santa
I'm sure Yah'shua's Circumcision would not have occurred on some random day. As he was and is the Jewish Messiah, His external sign of the covenant Since Luke 1, John 1 and 1 Chronicles 24:7-18 point to Yah'shua's birthSept 23 is not Yom Kippur, but instead is Sukkot
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
Also known as Tabernacles or Booths.
would have occurred on the appropriate YHvH commanded Feast Day.
on the YHvH commanded Feast of Tabernacles, eight days later would
be the Feast of Simchat Torah or it is also known as the Joy of the Word.
TTIWWP
*runs away*
Truly He Is Born!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Happy Birthday Lord Jesus! Merry Christmas to everyone!!
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