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December 25, Whose Birthday?

Christmas is supposed to be a warm, happy time of year for people, but not for me. Since I was a kid I have always had an aversion to it. It seems odd to me that when Christmas came around each year I would have a depressed feeling. I guess it shouldn’t seem odd, since it was the confusing, materialistic spirit of Christmas that really got me down. Finally, I think I understand why I would always feel that way. Call me Scrooge or call me a heretic, but I can no longer accept or celebrate Christmas. Continue reading

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The King of the Jews

According to the Jews, Messiah (king of the Jews) was to accomplish the following:

  1. Rebuild the temple (2Sa 7:13)
  2. Gather all the Jews back to the land of Israel (Isaiah 66:20)
  3. Usher in an era of world peace (Isaiah 2:4)
  4. Unite all of humanity through the universal knowledge of the God of Israel. (Zechariah 14:9)
  5. Deliver God’s people from their enemies and make them live at peace. (Isa 40:9-11)

…none of which he accomplished at his coming. Continue reading

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