We examine the real meaning of Christmas by examining the backdrop to the Christmas story. The Theme of Luke 2 resides in an interesting phrase; ” to them that waited for the Consolation of Israel ” The meaning has somewhat been lost. We see Consolation as a mere cheering up from a deep grieving or sadness.  However the Bible goes out if it’s way to explain that Consolation is far more than this. Consolation is demonstrated in the lives of two men whose very name means “Consolation” . Noah and Nehemiah share this significance. Their lives show the act of … Continue reading The Reason for the Season part 2; Biblical meaning of “Consolation”