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Christmas: History and Origin
When did Christians begin to celebrate Christmas? Why is the holiday celebrated on December 25? Find out here. Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus the Christ. The word “Christmas” has its origin in late Old English Cristes Maesse, the Mass of Christ. Western Christians observe the holiday on December 25 of each year according to…
READ MOREJesus’ Genealogy
Jesus’ genealogy is included in Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the Christmas story. Learn why genealogy was an important part of Jesus’ birth. The Gospels according to Matthew and Luke each provide a listing of Jesus’ ancestors, but in a different order. Matthew’s genealogy (1:1-17) begins with Abraham and moves forward to Jesus. By listing the ancestors of Jesus, Matthew…
READ MOREWith Thankful Hearts We Welcome and Receive the Lord
By coming to earth, Christ made a way for people to have a relationship with God. During this Advent season remember to invite the Lord into your own life. The Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord is the central event in the Christmas cycle. At Christmas, we celebrate God’s greatest gift to us – Jesus, God’s gift of love.…
READ MORESimon of Cyrene
Simon helped Jesus carry his cross to Calvary. Read more about him here.Simon was the one who helped Jesus bear the cross. He was from Cyrene, a major city in North Africa (Matthew 27.32; Mark 15.21; Luke 23.26). This was a unique opportunity for Simon to be selected to help bear the burden of our Lord and Savior on his…
READ MOREJesus’ Twelve Disciples
Jesus’ twelve disciples went through three years of training during Jesus’ earthly ministry. See where they are mentioned in each of the Synoptic Gospels.The twelve disciples of Jesus are listed in three of the four Gospels. See how the desciples named in Mark and Luke compare to the list in Matthew. MATTHEW 10.2-4 MARK 3.14-19 LUKE 6.13,16 Simon (Peter) Simon…
READ MORESome Well-Known Miracles of Jesus
Crowds flocked to Jesus during his earthly ministry because he often healed the sick, cast out demons and performed other miracles. Check out this list of Jesus’ well-known miracles and where they occur in Scripture. MIRACLE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Turns water into wine John 2.1-11 Orders the wind and waves to be quiet Mark 4.35-41 Walks on water Matthew 14.22-33 With…
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