Matthew 2:13-18 When the Magi were visiting Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, they had a dream that they should not return to Herod, so they took a different route home. Once Herod realized that he had been “outwitted” by the Magi and not knowing exactly where Jesus was living, he made a decree to kill all … Continue reading Jesus is a Refugee
Luke 1:26-56 Soon after Mary’s encounter with Gabriel, who announced that she would be the mother of Jesus, Mary “got ready and hurried” to go and visit her cousin Elizabeth, who had experienced a miracle in her own life and would soon be giving birth to John the Baptist. When Mary greeted Elizabeth, the baby … Continue reading Mary the Rebel
Christmas hasn’t always been full of lights, joy, laughter, yard decorations, gifts, and Christmas carols. It is easy to forget that 2,000 years ago, Jesus was born during a time that the Israelites were being oppressed politically. The religious elite were oppressing the people spiritually. It was a dark, uncertain time when hope was fading. … Continue reading Silence and Darkness
Phil Steiner 