4 And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and oset a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof. 5 And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye... Continue Reading →
Hidden Christmas 10: Out of Egypt I called my Son
This is our final message that we will present for our Christmas season, which for the most has been consigned to history. The flight into Egypt is told by Matthew, and comes as a consequence of a dream Joseph received. He obeys the God of Israel in taking Jesus to Egypt. 15 And was there until... Continue Reading →
HIDDEN CHRISTMAS 9: The “where” but not the “when”.
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Beth-lehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Beth-lehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the... Continue Reading →
HIDDEN Christmas 8: Looking for the unexpected in expected places
We are coming to the end of our series "Hidden Christmas" which for me has been of particular voyage of discovery in the Scriptures. For me both Christmas and New Year has been quiet reflection and prayer. It has been a mixed season as we psychologically look back over 2024, and everyone who I relate... Continue Reading →
Hidden Christmas 3: Upheavals and Tragedy the doorway for a Vocation: Luke 2
Since 2018 God has made me return to a character in the preparation for the 1st Advent, Christmas. Each time God brings more insight that I had not considered. Luke introduces this person and very fleeting references denote a deeper significance. Anna, considered a prophetess of the Tribe of Asher, has been many times a... Continue Reading →