Luke 1 shows us many crossovers, new empires have taken over the known world of Luke's day. New Kings are on thrones chosen by a supreme emperor in Rome. These crossovers are needed because we have learned that Jesus does not work with only one generation, but mostly works over 2 to accomplish a goal.... Continue Reading →
hidden christmas 4; when God remembers He gives favour
There are so many layers, insights to the Christmas story. We come to Luke 1, we find hidden insights that bring us great truths and insights into God's ways, which give us a window to what is God's character. This makes the Christmas story all the more beautiful, meaningful, deep, and no "legend" can have... 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 →
Hidden Christmas 2: How God remembered Persia in the Christmas Story.
Matthew 2 shows us a Persian connection to the Christmas story. Recently I was led down to researching the data concerning Thomas, or rather Judas Thomas, as he was known from extra Biblical texts I found, then I came across some references to the Apostle Matthew, surprisingly sent to Persia to be amongst the peoples... Continue Reading →
Christ in the participation of His Coming 5: Now let your servant depart in peace
These are the final words in the Bible attributed to Simeon. In recognising Christ in a baby, Simeon now knows his time and his task was over. This marks a generational change. The mistake is not recognising your season, and not recognising when a spiritual generation has completed its task. Simeon's last words are the... Continue Reading →