by Lee Anderson Jr. — Last time, we considered some of the traditional beliefs that have sprung up concerning the Magi’s visit to Bethlehem to worship Jesus Christ, the newborn Savior. Today, we will look further at the account of their visit in Matthew’s Gospel. The Trek of the Magi After hearing the king, they... Continue Reading →
The Coming of the King, Part 1 (Matthew 2:1–11)
by Lee Anderson Jr. — After the Thanksgiving holiday, we start seeing Nativity scenes pop up on front lawns, in church grounds, in shop windows, and in a variety of other places. More often than not, we see Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus, attended to by a handful of shepherds—along with three other men who... Continue Reading →
A Shepherd Among Shepherds, Part 1 (Luke 2:8–20)
by Lee Anderson Jr. — The celebration of Christmas is, for many people, an occasion filled with tradition. We set up an evergreen tree and hang ornaments on it. We bake family recipes that have been handed down from our grandparents, to our parents, to us. We sing Christmas carols together, pondering the references to... Continue Reading →