LIFE LESSON FOR TODAY

CHRISTMAS JOY TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND BLOGGERS THERE WILL BE NO BLOGGING FROM THE PURPLESELLER FROM 12/23/13-1/2/14 DUE HOLIDAY VACATION.

MATTHEW 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2  saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East  and have come to worship Him.” MATTHEW 2:7     Then Herod, when he had secretly called the  wise men, determined from them what time  the star appeared.   MATTHEW 2: 9-10 When they heard the king, they departed;  and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child  was.   10  When they saw the star, they rejoiced  with exceedingly great joy. HISTORICAL CONTEXT The star that the wise men saw in the east was a significant event. They followed this star and it led them to baby Jesus.  The star led the wise men to Bethlehem. It is a neighboring city south of Jerusalem. This star in the East is also called the S

ISAIAH 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. LUKE 1:30-31, 35 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31  And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus . 35  The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy child developing inside you will be called the Son of God. MATTHEW 1:23 23  “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us. MATTHEW 2: 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,   saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come