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Feb 23, 2024 · One of the most notable occurrences of name changes is found in the New Testament, specifically in the context of Jesus changing the names of his apostles. This act of renaming holds profound significance, shedding light on the divine purpose and transformative power inherent in the alteration of names. The renaming of the apostles by Jesus was ...
Feb 9, 2016 · 4. From the Birth to the Death of Jesus. From the Birth of Jesus to his Death and Resurrection. The exact date or the time of year of the birth of Jesus Christ is uncertain. Matthew’s Gospel (see Matthew 2:1) records that Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great (who died in 4BC). Herod’s decision to order the slaughter of all ...
Jan 8, 2018 · 7. Herod attempted to kill Jesus after the Magi visit, so Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Egypt until Herod’s death. 8. Herod dies in 4 BC. 9. After learning of Herod’s death, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus then return to the Galilee after fulfilling all scripture (Luke 2:39). You may find our Luke Bible Study helpful as well.
The modern Armenian church continues to celebrate Christmas on January 6; for most Christians, however, December 25 would prevail, while January 6 eventually came to be known as the Feast of the Epiphany, commemorating the arrival of the magi in Bethlehem. The period between became the holiday season later known as the 12 days of Christmas.
Matthew’s gospel tells of the birth of Jesus in the first two chapters. The gospel opens by tracing Jesus’ genealogy through Joseph, back to King David and then back to Abraham (Matthew 1:1–17). By contrast, Luke postpones his genealogy until the end of chapter three, at a time when Jesus is 30 years old.
Conclusion: A Christmas chorus of prophecy. It’s customary to think of Jesus’ birth as a sublime moment of peace and tranquillity under a crisp, clear night sky in Bethlehem. Some of the best-known Christmas carols are steeped in this quiet atmosphere: Silent Night; O Holy Night; It Came upon a Midnight Clear; O Little Town of Bethlehem.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Various people have claimed that the books of Matthew and Luke contradict each other and that the narratives of Jesus’ birth are in opposition. The claim is specious, and the details provided by Matthew and Luke are easily reconciled into a comprehensive whole. Jesus was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18, 23, 25; Luke 1:27). Mary and Joseph ...
