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🎄Christmas 🌟 From Past to Present to Promise - Part 2: Conceived in Prophecy, Born in Obscurity Most people today assume that the birth of a King — especially the King of Kings — would have been a global spectacle. Surely the heavens should have thundered, the rulers of earth should have trembled, and history should have recorded the fanfare. But when Yeshua the Messiah entered the world, it happened quietly, under the cover of night, in a crowded city overflowing with travelers for a Roman census. There was no public announcement, no royal herald, no political protection — only divine orchestration. At that time, the Jewish people had long awaited the coming of HaMashiach (the Anointed One). Prophets had declared His arrival for centuries — yet after four hundred years of prophetic silence, many hearts had grown cold, and hope had dimmed. Still, faithful remnants watched and prayed, longing for the One who would redeem Israel. Meanwhile, the Roman Empire — the most powerful government the world had ever known — stretched across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Emperor Caesar Augustus ruled from marble palaces, and his decrees carried to every corner of the empire. The world believed he was the savior of mankind, the “son of god,” as Roman coins declared. But in a small, oppressed province called Judea, the true Son of God was about to enter the world — not in a palace, but in a manger. ⸻ 🔥 Conceived in Prophecy Every moment of Yeshua’s conception and birth fulfilled ancient Scripture. • Isaiah 7:14 foretold, “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” • Micah 5:2 declared that the Ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem Ephrathah. • Genesis 49:10 promised the Messiah would descend from the line of Judah. • Isaiah 9:6–7 revealed that the child born would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 🎄CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Christmas #Jesus #History #God #Bible

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Dad read from the Bible, told his sons they were "the best boys ever," then opened fire on them, chased them down, and made sure of their killings.

I still don’t know how to process stories like this. Three little boys — ages seven, four, and three — chased down by the one person who was supposed to protect them. The details are unbearable, especially knowing their mother tried to stop it and that her screams were caught on a 911 call. What stays with me most is how ordinary the moment seemed right before everything shattered — a house, a family, a parent saying he was “just kidding.” Then it was over. Life sentences don’t bring those children back, and they don’t answer the hardest question either: how something so broken can hide in plain sight until it’s too late. It’s one of those cases that leaves you quiet afterward, holding your kids a little tighter, and wondering how many warning signs we still don’t know how to see. #Bible #News #Horror

Dad read from the Bible, told his sons they were "the best boys ever," then opened fire on them, chased them down, and made sure of their killings.Dad read from the Bible, told his sons they were "the best boys ever," then opened fire on them, chased them down, and made sure of their killings.
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🎄 Christmas: From Past to Present to Promise - Part 1 Christmas, in its purest form, means Christ’s Mass — a day of worship celebrating the birth of Yeshua HaMashiach, the promised Messiah. Yet the day we now call Christmas has walked a long, winding road — from ancient traditions, to cultural transformation, to the enduring promise of Emmanuel: God with us. ⸻ 🕯️ From Saturnalia to the Season of Light Long before the first Christ’s Mass, ancient Rome celebrated Saturnalia each December: days of feasting, singing, greenery, candles, and gift-giving in honor of the god Saturn. A few days later came Dies Natalis Solis Invicti — “the Birthday of the Unconquered Sun.” Bonfires and torches symbolized the sun’s return after the winter solstice, and the city rejoiced with races, music, and shared meals. When the empire eventually turned toward Christianity, many of those outward customs — community feasts, decorations of evergreen, exchanging gifts, and lighting candles against the darkness — remained familiar expressions of seasonal joy. It’s vital to understand that a tradition is not automatically pagan because it once existed in a pagan culture. The question has always been who we honor, not how we celebrate. Fellowship, music, and light can glorify God when our focus is on the Creator, not the creation. ⸻ ⛪ The Birth of Christ’s Mass In the fourth century A.D., the Roman Catholic Church formally established December 25 as the day to commemorate the Messiah’s birth, calling it Christ’s Mass. The date did not come from Scripture but was chosen to redirect attention from the pagan “Birthday of the Sun” to the worship of the true Son of God. Over the centuries the observance spread throughout Europe and became deeply woven into Catholic tradition. 🎄CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Christmas #History #Jesus #Bible

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3 John — A Brief Introduction to the Bible Part 59** 3 John is the most personal of all the New Testament letters. It does not address doctrine broadly or confront false theology directly. Instead, it exposes something just as dangerous to the health of the Church: prideful leadership, abuse of authority, and resistance to truth. Written by the Apostle John in his later years, this short letter reads like a pastoral report — praising what is good, correcting what is harmful, and calling believers to discernment in whom they support and follow. In only a few verses, John draws a sharp contrast between two types of leadership: • One rooted in love, hospitality, and faithfulness • One driven by control, ego, and self-promotion The message is simple — and sobering: Not everyone who holds influence is walking in truth. ⸻ Audience & Setting John writes directly to a believer named Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness, integrity, and support of traveling ministers who were faithfully spreading the gospel. At the same time, John addresses the destructive behavior of Diotrephes, a man who loved to be first, rejected apostolic authority, spread malicious accusations, and actively blocked others from showing hospitality to faithful believers. This letter shows us that the early Church did not struggle only with external persecution — it also faced internal power struggles. ⸻ Major Themes 1. Walking in Truth John expresses joy not in numbers, success, or reputation — but in seeing believers walk faithfully in truth. Faith is measured by daily obedience, not by title or visibility. 2. Hospitality as Gospel Partnership Supporting faithful servants of Christ is presented as active participation in the work of the gospel. Hospitality is not peripheral — it is ministry. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Love #Peace #Hospitality #Kindness #Bible #God #Jesus

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✨ Prophecy Fulfilled: The Life of Yeshua (Jesus) – Episode 54A “Abide in Me” They left the Upper Room together, stepping into the cool night air of Jerusalem. The lamps flickered behind them, and the streets grew quiet as they moved toward the Mount of Olives. Yeshua walked with purpose, but His words slowed their steps. What He was about to say would steady them for what lay ahead. ⸻ 🌿 The True Vine He spoke first of connection. “I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.” The disciples knew vines. They knew that branches do not strive to bear fruit— they remain connected. “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Life, fruitfulness, endurance, and joy do not come from effort alone. They come from remaining— staying close, staying rooted, staying connected to Him. Apart from Him, nothing truly lasting can be produced. With Him, even the smallest life bears fruit that endures. ⸻ ❤️ Love and Obedience Yeshua did not separate love from obedience. “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.” This was not about fear or performance. It was about relationship. Obedience was the natural outflow of love— the way a branch responds to the life flowing through it. And then He said something astonishing: “I no longer call you servants… I call you friends.” Friends who knew His heart. Friends trusted with truth. Friends who would soon be asked to carry the message of salvation to the world. ⸻ 🌍 A Warning and a Promise Yeshua did not soften what lay ahead. “If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me first.” Following Him would not always be welcomed. Love would be misunderstood. Truth would be resisted. But they would not be alone. “I will send you the Helper— the Spirit of truth— who will testify about Me.” The same Spirit who sustained Yeshua would soon dwell within them. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Hope #Love #Salvation #SorrowtoJoy

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2 John: A Brief Introduction to the Bible - Part 58 2 John is one of the shortest books in the New Testament — yet it carries a weight far beyond its length. Where 1 John carefully tests faith, 2 John guards the boundary. It is a letter written not to expand theology, but to protect the Church from deception disguised as love. John writes as an elder, seasoned and discerning, aware that false teachers often enter quietly — not through open hostility, but through misplaced kindness and unchecked tolerance. His message is simple, direct, and unwavering: Love must walk in truth. Truth must be guarded. And fellowship must never come at the expense of Christ. ⸻ Audience & Setting The letter is addressed to “the elect lady and her children,” most likely referring to a local church and its members. The believers were known for their faithfulness, but they faced a growing danger: traveling teachers who claimed spiritual authority while denying the full truth about Jesus Christ. John writes to encourage what is good — and to shut the door firmly on what is false. This is pastoral care with boundaries. ⸻ Major Themes 1. Walking in Truth and Love John unites two virtues that are often separated or misused. Love without truth becomes compromise. Truth without love becomes cruelty. Biblical love always walks in truth — and truth must always be protected in love. 2. The Danger of False Teachers John warns plainly: anyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God. This is not about disagreement over minor issues — it is about the core truth of who Jesus is. False teachers deny Christ’s incarnation, undermine His identity, and fracture the gospel. 3. Discernment in Fellowship One of the most direct commands in the New Testament appears here: Do not receive false teachers into your home. Do not support them. Do not participate in their work. Why? Because partnership implies approval. ✝️ CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #Love