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 7: consolation of israel
This concept of the "Consolation of Israel" comes in Luke 2:25 onwards, with the life of Simeon. I always seem to come back to this story, ever since a trip to Dundee in 1994. It was a turning point for me personally, in that God began to show an issue which this Scripture highlights. There... 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 →
Hidden Christmas Part 1: a Messianic Aspiration
In this new series and season we are approaching the most colourful and rich season, Christmas, preceded by advent. This year has been one of the toughest for me. It started with my own mother's death in January and 40 days until her funeral. It was a time in my view, of profound soul searching.... Continue Reading →