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The Men of Bethlehem

Meetings at the Manger

Part 4 - The Contradiction of Christmas

December 20, 2015 • Pastor Herb Reisig

When we look at the story of the wisemen, we see three men who were the academics of their time. They studied science and astrology, looking for answers and wisdom. The wonderful thing is that in the end, they were brought to the same Christ-child as everyone else.

Part 3 - The Conflicts of Christmas

December 13, 2015 • David Sulcer

The coming of Jesus was not without conflict. In Matthew's telling of the story, King Herod plays a major role in Christmas story. The conflict of Christmas brings to us a new fight, a new King, a new fallout, and a new humility.

Part 2 - The Couplings of Christmas

December 6, 2015 • Pastor Herb Reisig

In a lot of ways, the coming of Christ was the opposite of what was expected for a Messiah. One of the most memorable scenes in the entire Bible happens when the birth of Jesus is first announced to a group of Shepherds. These were people who were despised, outcast, lowly, and seemingly, unworthy.

Part 1 - The Courage of Christmas

November 29, 2015 • David Sulcer

In Joseph's story, we find a man who loved his wife-to-be, but found himself wrapped in controversy and fear over her pregnancy. On the edge of divorcing Mary quietly, an angel of the Lord speaks to Joseph and challenges him to have courage. So, what does the courage of Christmas look like?