By: Sharon Loomis Jeremiah 31:15 “This is what the Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” (NIV) (626-582 BC) Matthew 2:16-18 “Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He … Continue reading The Bethlehem Massacre
Matthew 2
Flight Into Egypt
By Sharon Loomis Hosea 11:1 “When Israel was a child, I loved Him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” (CSB) (785-725 BC) Matthew 2:13-15 “When they had gone, and angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. … Continue reading Flight Into Egypt
The Guiding Star
By Lill Kohler Psalm 72:10-11 "The western kings of Tarshish and other distant lands will bring him tribute. The eastern kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him gifts. All kings will bow before him, …” (NLT) (1000 BC) Numbers 24:17 (Spoken by Balaam) “I see him, but not here and now. I perceive him, … Continue reading The Guiding Star
What A Christmas Gift
When Jesus was born the Israelites knew that the Messiah was coming soon. "How did they know?," you may ask. Because even though there had been no word from God in 400 years, they had been given a timeline. The prophet Daniel told them when to expect the Messiah to arrive. (Daniel 9:24-27) The prophet … Continue reading What A Christmas Gift
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