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Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 8: “That the Scriptures Might be Fulfilled”

Matt 1:1-2:18 Gen 35:19-20; Jeremiah 31:15-16; Isaiah 7:14; Hosea 11:1; Micah 5:2 This series has mostly concentrated upon Luke’s account of the Nativity, which we have seen is intertwined with the birth of His cousin John the Baptist. Matthew, however, adds details to the story which are very important.  Unlike Luke, who leaves Jesus’ genealogyContinue reading “Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 8: “That the Scriptures Might be Fulfilled””

Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 7: The Growth of God’s Son

Luke 2:21-52; Isaiah 42-52, Hebrews 5. Some time ago, I remember reading the popular novel The Shack (more recently made very popular by the film).  Though I found its representation of human suffering and growth sensitive and compelling, I was appalled by its presentation of the Trinity, in which the Father is not pictured asContinue reading “Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 7: The Growth of God’s Son”