After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, [...]

In last week’s sermon at Mars Hill Bible Church, Steve Carter used and discussed a diagram which I believe falls at the center of many of the issues we tend to discuss, and where we tend to disagree with many ODM’s. He also uses this as a framework to discuss how we get along [...]

In Part I of this series, we examined the need to view the entire Christmas story arc, and in Part II we discussed the probability of Jesus’ birthday on Sukkot (mid-September to early-October), and in Part III, we took a closer look at Mary and Joseph and their outcast status.
Today, we will be viewing the [...]

Before I even endeavor to touch this third-rail of discussion, please let me be clear that a) if Roe v. Wade is ever overturned by the US Supreme Court, I will be at the front of the pack leading a week-long celebration; b) I am a stauch believer in the rights of the unborn to [...]

In Part I and Part II of this series, we examined the purpose of God’s people throughout history, both before and after the coming of Jesus. That purpose can be summed up as being a) to be light, in order to b) give light, so that c) the whole world will know that our [...]

In Part I of this series, we examined the need to view the entire Christmas story arc, and in Part II we discussed the probability of Jesus’ birthday on Sukkot (mid-September to early-October), as opposed to the semi-synchretistically chosen date of December 25.
In this installment, we will examine Jesus’ parents, comparing common belief/depiction of them [...]