New Testament scholar moves us beyond the myths and traditions about the wise men associated with the birth of Jesus in this post: 1) We do not know how many persons were involved. We are simply told that more than one showed up– Magoi is the plural of the Greek word Magos, from which we [...]
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Advent 1
Last Sunday, Nov. 29, was the first Sunday of Advent. Scot McKnight provides this helpful summary of Advent: Advent is a season of waiting, expecting, and hoping. Beginning four Sundays prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve, Advent helps us to prepare for the coming, or “advent” of the Christ child at Christmas. (The [...]
Dreams from The Holy: A Dream Born (Is. 9:2-7)
Darkness is my closest friend (Ps. 88:18 TNIV). This line comes from the most painful poem in the Bible. It is written by someone who feels he is in the presence of the absence of God. “Day and night” the poet cries out to God. But day and night heaven is silent. So, the poet [...]
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