John R.’s Journal
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2012
Mar 20
Matthew 2:16
When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.
John R. from Somewhere said:
I think this shows us a difference from the traditional Christmas story that we have been told, because if the Magi had shown up while Jesus was still in the manger, then why would Herod instruct his men to kill all babies 2 years and under? This means Jesus could have been as much as 2 years old when the magi came to worship Him.
2012
Mar 19
Matthew 1:1
This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:
John R. from Somewhere said:
I love this because Matthew comes right out of the box proclaiming that Jesus was the promised Messiah through the appropiate lineage, thus fulfilling OT prophesies.
On Psalms 127:3 by Elena G.
“Children are a blessing sent from above. I have been blessed with five…”