Isaiah 9:6-7 The prophecy of Isaiah offers hope to a nation of people experiencing constant struggles. Like us, their lives were a mixed bag of tragedy and celebration with all the mundane daily elements thrown in. Little did they know that it would be 700 years...
Luke 1:39-56 Where is God at the beginning of this passage? Occupying himself with two obscure, humble women—one old and barren, one young and virginal. And Mary is so moved by this vision of God, the lover of the lowly, that she breaks out in song—the Magnificat....
Matthew 2:10 No one is born in a vacuum. Each of us enters the world with a dated historical backdrop and cultural setting, a pervasive world view, a uniquely personal environment. Consider the recent experience of Prince William and Princess Kate. Not just they but...
Matthew 2:3-9 When Herod the Great ruled Judea, these Magi, foreigners on a mission, reached Jerusalem and quickly discovered they were in the wrong place. Walking city streets, they acknowledged their plight to townsfolk they encountered, and asked for help. “Where...
Matthew 2:1-2 Like a favorite photo collage flashing detailed images, Matthew’s Magi narrative conjures up familiar scenes – a baby’s birth, wise men, a star, a journey, a ruthless ruler, an uneasy confrontation, a pervasive world view, bad directions, and an unending...
