The baby Jesus was circumcised 8 days after his birth, according to Jewish custom and the Law of Moses. Circumcision was the sign and seal of the Abrahamic Covenant. And when Jesus was 40 days old He was also dedicated to God at the Temple, being the first born male of Mary. And according to custom and Law, a sacrifice was offered as well. And since Simeon was directed by the Holy Spirit to …
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Advent: A Twist
Most of the Jewish groups (Pharisees and Sadducees) dismissed Jesus’ claims to be the Messiah, because He didn’t fit what they were looking for. He wasn’t a military or political leader who could free them from Roman rule. He wasn’t a priest. And He wasn’t a king. Thomas Cahill puts his finger on the truth when he says, …
Advent: Magi Gifts
Before the coming of Jesus, there had developed a variety of messianic beliefs in a wide range of Jewish groups. Many Jews of Jesus’ time held to the hope and biblical promise of an age to come when God would bring into this world a new state of affairs—it would be the Kingdom of God, as the prophets Isaiah and Daniel foretold. Many further believed that God would send a Messiah, meaning “anointed one,” who would be the one to deliver Israel. Many roles were attributed to this Messiah, including …
