Still somewhat in the Christmas season, Ian Paul questions whether the Bethlehem stable really is in the Bible after all… Jesus wasn’t born in a stable, and, curiously, the New Testament hardly even hints that this might have been the case. So where has the idea come from? I would track the source to three … Continue reading
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Does Christmas matter?
A couple of years ago a pastor pointed out to me that Christmas is not a big deal for most Kenyan Christians. While we love the Christmas holiday season, food, new clothes for the children, travelling home (or to the beach if you have the money), most churches will make scant mention of it until the Sunday before … Continue reading
History Cut in Half
Very advent helpful devotion for today from John Piper: “All the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who came after him, also proclaimed these days.” (Acts 3:24) There is something tremendously important to get hold of here for understanding the biblical teaching about prophecy and fulfillment. We often think of prophecy as relating … Continue reading