Celestial phenomenon that according to the Gospel of Matthew revealed the birth of Jesus to the Wise Men
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2 episodes with bethlehem star
2 episodes with bethlehem star
Have you ever gotten so close to something but just couldn’t pull it off, just couldn’t get it done? I would run about 15 miles a week. Varying it like 5 3 mile runs and a time or two, 3 5 mile runs. I would build up to a few longer runs like 5, 8 miles. I wanted to get up to 10 mile runs. When I got to 8.5 miles one day, I knew I was getting close. I worked pretty hard on it but found that I had to make some more changes in my life to get there. Certainly there were some diet issues and further training. It took more time out of my schedule, I had to have more commitment to getting it done. I mean, I was so close, but I never made it. So close.
Have you ever gotten so close to something but just couldn’t pull it off, just couldn’t get it done? I would run about 15 miles a week. Varying it like 5 3 mile runs and a time or two, 3 5 mile runs. I would build up to a few longer runs like 5, 8 miles. I wanted to get up to 10 mile runs. When I got to 8.5 miles one day, I knew I was getting close. I worked pretty hard on it but found that I had to make some more changes in my life to get there. Certainly there were some diet issues and further training. It took more time out of my schedule, I had to have more commitment to getting it done. I mean, I was so close, but I never made it. So close.
What Really Was the Bethlehem Star? The ancient stargazers, the Magi as recorded in Matthew 2, finally knew THE star had come and the new King was born! But what was this unusual star? Was it fake news or was it real? Was it a natural space event or a miracle? Dr. Walt takes us through the different theories and shows the biblical response to it all. Audio only and video: https://truthunbound.podbean.com/ Truth Unbound website: https://truthunbound.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnbound YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TruthUnboundMinistries Info@TruthUnbound.org
What Really Was the Bethlehem Star? The ancient stargazers, the Magi as recorded in Matthew 2, finally knew THE star had come and the new King was born! But what was this unusual star? Was it fake news or was it real? Was it a natural space event or a miracle? Dr. Walt takes us through the different theories and shows the biblical response to it all. Audio only and video: https://truthunbound.podbean.com/ Truth Unbound website: https://truthunbound.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnbound YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TruthUnboundMinistries Info@TruthUnbound.org
“Twinkle and the Bethlehem Star” by Tammy Waldrop and presented as an offering of drama and music during worship on 8 December 2024 by Randi Feliciano and the Celebration Ringers.
The Bethlehem Star
Andrea Child of the Most High
WINNING WITH THE WORD “Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that will help you to be a winner in life by applying God's principles for living the abundant life as found in the Bible, God's manual for life. An invitation for you: To subscribe to this blog, click here. To subscribe to this podcast, click here. If this blog and podcast have blessed you, please encourage your family and friends to subscribe as well. Thank you! Be sure to check out our Featured Book of the Week at the end of this post. ______________________________________ Do you prefer listening instead of reading? Then click below to listen to today's blog post on podcast. https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/Signs_Seasons_of_Christ_s_Return.mp3 __________________________________________ Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, novelist and life coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Monday, July 10, 2023, and this is Episode #27 of Series 2023. This episode is titled "Signs & Seasons of Christ's Return". There is a very interesting Scripture passage in Mark 13: 28-29 that says this: “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that His [Jesus Christ's] return is very near, right at the door." (Brackets mine.) Prophecy expert and teacher T.W. Tramm has pointed out that summer as used in this Scripture is a metaphor for the end times. Keeping this in mind, Tram discusses five signs of summer that indicate that our Lord Jesus is coming soon to take us home in the Rapture. Let's take a look at these five signs. 1. The 8th Anniversary of the Appearance of the Star of Bethlehem in 2015. July 1st of this year marked eight years since the Jupiter-Venus conjunction, referred to as the Star of Bethlehem, reappeared in 2015. While this recurrent conjunction is not necessarily rare, as Tramm points out, the one that occurred in 2015 was unique in that it occurred on the Jewish fall feasts of harvest. Also, like the original Star of Bethlehem that appeared around 2 B.C., this 2015 Bethlehem Star was a rare triple conjunction that occurred in the constellation Leo, or the Lion. It is this constellation that represents Jesus as the Lion of Judah, as we read in Revelation 5: 5, where John writes: "But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, 'Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David's throne, has won the victory. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals.'” Also, the appearance of the Bethlehem Star in 2015 occurred in a sabbatical year, just as did the original Bethlehem Star. The sabbatical year is the seventh of seven years during which the Israelites are not to plant crops but to let the ground rest for a year. This command is found in Leviticus 25: 3-5: "For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the Lord. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards. Do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the grapes of your untended vines. The land is to have a year of rest.” So every seventh year, there was to be no planting or pruning of crops. The land was to rest. It is possible, as Tramm points out, that the Bethlehem Star and eclipses of 2015 were a seven-year warning about the Sabbatical week that will begin in September of this year on Rosh Hashanah, September 15-17. 2. The Full Moon. On July 3rd of this year, the first full moon of summer appeared. This moon was a super moon and indicates the type of moon that will usher in the return of the "goodman" of the house—namely, Jesus Christ—as described in Proverbs 7: 20: "...at the full moon he [the goodman or husband] will come home." The full moon represents the Bride of Christ,
Some very, very wise men saw some remarkable things in the sky and risked a long journey to worship the Christ Child. What can we learn from their observations and example? And one more thing: How much do you know about the actual celestial wonders they saw? Join Pastor Chris for an encouraging and challenging lesson on things we can learn from some very, very wise men.
Jacob Schoettle (the “voice” of the intros and outtros) joins me to talk about wonder, awe, glory, and the Bethlehem Star.At present we are on the outside of the world, the wrong side of the door … we cannot mingle with the splendours we see. But all the leaves of the New Testament are rustling with the rumour that it will not always be so. Some day, God willing, we shall get in. C.S. Lewis - The Weight of GloryLinksHow the Human Brain is Wired for Romance - Alan Lightman - The AtlanticThe Weight of Glory - C.S. LewisThe Virtue of Noticing - L.M. Sacasas - CommentOne More Thing!Announcing a new addition to The Embassy: the subscriber chat.This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers — kind of like a group chat or live hangout. I'll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that come my way, and you can jump into the discussion. I would love to ask you for potential topics or just hear what you are thinking about.To join our chat, you'll need to download the Substack app, now available for both iOS and Android. Chats are sent via the app, not email, so turn on push notifications so you don't miss conversation as it happens.How to get started* Download the app by clicking this link or the button below. Substack Chat is now available on both iOS and Android.* Open the app and tap the Chat icon. It looks like two bubbles in the bottom bar, and you'll see a row for my chat inside.* That's it! Jump into my thread to say hi, and if you have any issues, check out Substack's FAQ. Get full access to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com/subscribe
Ted asks about whether the Bethlehem star pointing to Jesus' birth is proof that Astrology is legitimate. Rod talks about Romans 1, the idea of reading the stars correctly to know that a king had been born, and what the early church did when defending the truthfulness of the Gospel. Merry Christmas! Produced by: Rick Ritchie SHOW NOTES: “Sensible Christianity” by Dr. Montgomery - https://shop.1517.org/products/sensible-christianity-mp3 “The Star of Bethlehem” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMIYh6BImtI Support 1517 - https://www.1517.org/donate https://www.1517.org/videos-playlist/talks-with-dad-rod Explore more 1517 podcasts - https://www.1517.org/podcasts/ === https://gab.com/talkswithdadrod https://tv.gab.com/channel/talkswithdadrod https://www.facebook.com/talkswithdadrod/ https://twitter.com/TalkswithDadRod https://www.instagram.com/talkswithdadrod/ Talks with Dad Rod playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJDWGbhcNf-kTljFKeMHg3j1qqDsV3LGR Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FQwA4cUp04U
Rev. Warren Woerth shares with us the truth vs fiction about the Bethlehem star.
Jim gives you some practical things you can do this Christmas to keep Christ in Christmas. You can also find some great ideas from past Christmas episodes. Check out Episodes 304, 306, and 405. The Bethlehem Star on Youtube. Boots on the Ground: What do you do to bring your family closer to Jesus on Christmas? Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's latest free download. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
The Wise Men, The Magi, The Bethlehem Star, Herod The Great, Matthew 2, Helping others find Jesus!
How silently, how silently,the wondrous gift is giv'n!So God imparts to human heartsthe blessings of his heav'n.No ear may hear his coming,but in this world of sin,where meek souls will receive him, stillthe dear Christ enters in.You have likely heard or sung these very lines over the course of the last few weeks. They are a verse from Philip Brooks' 1868 Christmas hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem. Bethlehem. It means "house of bread." It is called the "city of David" and is the birthplace of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, prophesied as Immanuel, God with us, the star of Jacob, the sun of righteousness. Bethlehem is a fitting name for the place where the very bread of life Himself would come into the world as an infant, as a man, for man. The One who made the stars with the breath of His mouth drew his first infant breath under the starry skies of a lowly Judean province. As Charles Wesley's famous 1739 Christmas hymn proclaims:Mild He lays His glory byBorn that man no more may dieHark! The herald angels singGlory to the newborn King!On part two of our discussion about the star of Bethlehem, we discuss more of the Scripture, background and history of what the star the Magi saw in the east may have been. Though another Christmas has come and gone so quickly, let us never forget that the real star of Bethlehem was not the star itself, but the bright and morning star (Rev. 22:16, the star of Jacob (Num. 24:17), the Creator of the stars and the entire cosmos (Gen. 1:1,14; Col. 1:16-20; John 1:1-14), incarnate as a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger (Luke 2). ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Wayne Spencer's article on the Star of Bethlehem: https://bit.ly/WiseMenStar Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on the Zoroastrianism by Brady Blevins: watchman.org/Zoro Subscribe to our sister podcast, Good Heavens! watchman.org/GoodHeavens SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
This week we are going to study Matthew 2:1-12. In this passage, we are going to look at the wise men, Herod, and the Bethlehem star. -Vlog for Dec 20, 2021 Go deeper on the Bethlehem Star by checking out these links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exmbuX1NffU and https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-star-of-bethlehem-can-science-explain-what-it-really-was Please consider subscribing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD59etJ75JKCI29hS0DN2Q -Social links Check out our website: https://wbem.org Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weeklybiblicalencouragement/ Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklybiblicalencouragement/ Check out our Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wbencouragment Check out our Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBEncouragement Check out our Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/WeeklyBiblicalEncouragement/ -Design, produced, and audio by Cas Medlin (casmedlin@wbem.org) Music by Jacob Medlin -Based each and every week on my Christian Blog -keywords Matthew 2:1-12, Jesus, Christian YouTube, ministries, Cas Medlin, Christmas #Christmas, #Jesusbirth, #herod, #christmasstar, #wisemen, Jesus birth, Star of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Star, three wise men, three magi, baby Jesus, Jesus, King Herod, Christ -Check out some of my favorite ministries: Elevation Church, Steven Furtick, Strength to Stand, Pastor Steven Furtick, Pastor Levi Lusko, Phil Robertson, The Chosen, Cross Examined, Ken Ham, Focus on the Family, Off The Kirb Ministries,
“The Bethlehem Star (Matthew, Genesis, Psalms)” from The Mysterious Magi by Dr. Randy White. Released: 2021. Track 3. Genre: Speech. Additional Materials: ( Outline | Video | Website | YouTubeChannel | ZoHo ) The post The Bethlehem Star (Matthew, Genesis, Psalms) appeared first on RWM Podcasts.
12-19-2021 - The Bethlehem Star by Pastor Adam Bennett
Jim gives you some practical things you can do this Christmas to keep Christ in Christmas. You can also find some great ideas from past Christmas episodes. Check out Episodes 304, 306, and 405. The Bethlehem Star on Youtube. Boots on the Ground: What do you do to bring your family closer to Jesus on Christmas? Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Join us as we break down the Bethlehem Star lighting the way from the East.
Last month, on December 21, you may have seen the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky. It's been called the "Bethlehem Star" as some hold it's the one that led the Wise Men to Jesus. Some have wondered whether it was this, a supernova, a comet or any number of different phenomena that was the celestial sight mentioned in Scripture. Detailed scholarly discussions have taken place over the years to ascertain what was the real star of Bethlehem.
As we close the end of a chaotic year, Dr. Michael Mosley brings us hope and joy for 2021! With the Bethlehem Star above us, joy and freedom abounds as we accept life as it is shown to us and we choose to make it incredible. Everyone listening knows they have the power to create an exceptional year, with all the trials and tribulations and with just a small remember that we are advancing in joy every single day! https://loaradionetwork.com/jewels
This is a recording of our Sunday School class lesson, ““Faith and Questioning: The Bethlehem Star” (part 2 of 2) from December 27, 2020. Our class is taught by Dr. Wesley Fryer. Slides for today's lesson are available. This recording, these slides, and additional class recordings as well as resources are available on: followjesus.wesfryer.com/classes Learn more about the Christian theology and background of our class teacher and presenter, Dr. Wesley Fryer, on: www.wesfryer.com/theology Follow Dr. Wesley Fryer's Christian Twitter channel on: twitter.com/pocketshare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
As we close the end of a chaotic year, Dr. Michael Mosley brings us hope and joy for 2021! With the Bethlehem Star above us, joy and freedom abounds as we accept life as it is shown to us and we choose to make it incredible. Everyone listening knows they have the power to create an exceptional year, with all the trials and tribulations and with just a small remember that we are advancing in joy every single day! https://loaradionetwork.com/jewels
This particular episode is in celebration of a special trifecta... the Winter Solstice, a Bethlehem Star, and yes, my birthday :). Listen in as I share a few different ideas about how people all over the world celebrate the special energy of the solstice, where the longest night of the year brings new opportunities to appreciate both the light and the dark in all that is around us. As we explore the composition of stars and how they are different than black holes, we can learn how to radiate and shine more brightly in our own lives. The light that shines from within us as we grow and progress can have an amazing effect on our spouse and our marriage, with the benefits showing up in beautiful and unexpected ways. Take advantage of this unique time in history and get inspired to be renewed before the new year begins.
Part 1 of this 2 Part Series streams a Dec 2020 - January 2021+ Energy Update from The Arcturian Collective. In this transmission, they spotlight the Age of Aqaurius, the Bethlehem Star as the The Star of Illuminated Sight, Light Surfing in these Interdimensional Realms, Movement and Quantum Locomotion, & the Christed New Earth Birth! It is a very vibrationally rich transmission for a very vibrationally rich time on the planet. Please like, subscribe, and share!For info about my Soul Reading and Vibration Coaching Services + other unique products and offerings, visit & subscribe to:https://www.wholesoulmastery.com You can email me at info@frequencywriter.comTo sign up to receive the Frequency Writer blog notifications directly through email, visit: https://frequencywriter.com**Look for these inspiring messages on these other social media platforms!Gab.com: https://gab.com/wholesoulmasteryRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Minds.com: https://www.minds.com/wholesoulmastery/Simply search: Whole Soul Mastery or Whole Soul School and FoundationTo donate to support me and my work, please follow the link below. I appreciate every donation. Thank you! https://www.paypal.me/mariemohlerOr you can mail a donation to:Marie Mohler/Whole Soul Mastery1289 Fordham Blvd., Suite 259Chapel Hill, NC 27514Thank you
2020 has given much reason for pause, yet this is time to advance your influence by laying hold of God's promises again. Write your promise verse down and let's claim them together with the new hope of the Bethlehem Star.
One of my wife's many glories is her love for astronomy. I was always into science fiction, but her own love for the night sky turned my fantasy-based curiosity into a downright intellectual fascination. Of course, there are perversions of such studies, (astrology for example), but Scripture also tells us that there is indeed meaning to be made in the movement of the spheres. In Genesis, God says, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years.” Isaiah and the Psalmists talk about how He names each of the stars and planets, appointing their positions as a testimony to His power and character. And of course, God himself ordained that the journey of magi would be guided by that bright star in the west. Which brings us to another “Bethlehem Star” event. Monday marks the winter solstice – the darkest night of the year – and we're told that for the first time in over eight centuries, Jupiter and Saturn will converge in our sight lines to form what could look like a giant star in the western sky. But exactly what significance that holds is highly debatable. Does it mark the last apocalyptic advent? Does it point a frantic world back to the day 2000 years ago when the Prince of Peace was born unto us? Is it an answer to a half-hearted demand for a sign uttered by a homeless drag queen in San Bernardino last Thursday? Hard to tell. We're also seeing folks use this as another occasion to disrespect each other, one party threatening their enemies with interpretations of impending doom and others mocking with assertions of the ultimate meaninglessness of all such phenomena. What are we to make of such things? The one thing we must not do is underestimate the intention of God to communicate to us by any means. Yahweh is loquacious. His speech pours forth in every work of nature and pools in every hollow place. That there is some significance in an event like this occurring just before Christmas is not lost on anyone who knows such a God. We may have a difficult time hearing or interpreting that speech, and certainly we need wisdom and tradition and Scripture to help us sort out natural revelations, but if God is God, then the idea that any moment or event could be without meaning is utter foolishness. I honestly don't know what the whole “Bethlehem Star” thing means, but I think a little child can lead us in exploring it. When a baby giggles and coos at me, even when there's not a discernible concrete thought in her brain, I can still be confident that she's delighting in my presence and reaching out with the fullness of her linguistic ability. Now, in the case of my relationship with God, I'm the babbling baby, and it's his clear speech and syntax that are beyond my pitiful grasp. Yet I do, by his Spirit and the testimony of Scripture, sense that his intentions toward me are filled with rapturous enchantment at my very existence and a furious commitment to bend the universe so that I might thrive. And whatever it is he's actually saying with all this star-talk, I'm sure it's something about how much he loves me. - josh
One of my wife's many glories is her love for astronomy. I was always into science fiction, but her own love for the night sky turned my fantasy-based curiosity into a downright intellectual fascination. Of course, there are perversions of such studies, (astrology for example), but Scripture also tells us that there is indeed meaning to be made in the movement of the spheres. In Genesis, God says, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years.” Isaiah and the Psalmists talk about how He names each of the stars and planets, appointing their positions as a testimony to His power and character. And of course, God himself ordained that the journey of magi would be guided by that bright star in the west. Which brings us to another “Bethlehem Star” event. Monday marks the winter solstice – the darkest night of the year – and we're told that for the first time in over eight centuries, Jupiter and Saturn will converge in our sight lines to form what could look like a giant star in the western sky. But exactly what significance that holds is highly debatable. Does it mark the last apocalyptic advent? Does it point a frantic world back to the day 2000 years ago when the Prince of Peace was born unto us? Is it an answer to a half-hearted demand for a sign uttered by a homeless drag queen in San Bernardino last Thursday? Hard to tell. We're also seeing folks use this as another occasion to disrespect each other, one party threatening their enemies with interpretations of impending doom and others mocking with assertions of the ultimate meaninglessness of all such phenomena. What are we to make of such things? The one thing we must not do is underestimate the intention of God to communicate to us by any means. Yahweh is loquacious. His speech pours forth in every work of nature and pools in every hollow place. That there is some significance in an event like this occurring just before Christmas is not lost on anyone who knows such a God. We may have a difficult time hearing or interpreting that speech, and certainly we need wisdom and tradition and Scripture to help us sort out natural revelations, but if God is God, then the idea that any moment or event could be without meaning is utter foolishness. I honestly don't know what the whole “Bethlehem Star” thing means, but I think a little child can lead us in exploring it. When a baby giggles and coos at me, even when there's not a discernible concrete thought in her brain, I can still be confident that she's delighting in my presence and reaching out with the fullness of her linguistic ability. Now, in the case of my relationship with God, I'm the babbling baby, and it's his clear speech and syntax that are beyond my pitiful grasp. Yet I do, by his Spirit and the testimony of Scripture, sense that his intentions toward me are filled with rapturous enchantment at my very existence and a furious commitment to bend the universe so that I might thrive. And whatever it is he's actually saying with all this star-talk, I'm sure it's something about how much he loves me. - josh
The giants of our solar system have aligned, giving New Zealand star gazers a chance to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. It's hundreds of years since Jupiter and Saturn have appeared this close together - as viewed from earth - and it will a long time before it happens again. It's known by some as the "Bethlehem Star". Dr Ian Griffin is a noted astronomer and director of the Otago museum.
Santa says “Merry Christmas!” Not "Merry X-Mas!" The “division of Abijah” reveals that the Christmas story happened in December [Luke 1]. The “Bethlehem Star” is a sign that Jesus is Lord! …Spirit Signal with Justin Gleason - a God, Bible, and Church podcast.…facebook.com/JustinCGleasoninstagram.com/JustinCGleasontwitter.com/JustinCGleasonparler.com/JustinCGleasonSpiritSignalJG@Gmail.com…1 Chronicles 24; Luke 1https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Christmas/christmas.html…soundcloud.com/user-912981855/lucky-shot-albissoundcloud.com/silentpartnermusic/micro-firehttps://mp3offline.org/csWcxwzAOSMhttps://mp3offline.org/ha8kgByvWh0https://mp3offline.org/jwC6Co1yAXY
2020 has been so hard in so many ways. having a dear friend enter hospice last week was truly devastating. as we mourn so many of the hard parts of 2020, here are some things bringing me comfort this christmas: watching our dancer & her friends in the nutcracker, enjoying episodes of "the chosen" as a family, hearing about the unique mission of a "complete jew", watching the geese gather next door, baroque christmas music, darcy haas' letter to our community, watching the "bethlehem star" and so many other skyfilled wonders throughout the month.LINKSsupport annie blake on venmo @anniekblake "the chosen" watch on vidangel, christmas special hereshiri joshua a complete jewwatch our geese winter neighborscontact for darcy haas healingwasatch@gmail.combethlehem star info on youtube and via nasaLEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next? let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: k@katrinaberg.comjoin my SWEETlist
The Magi followed a star, and knew the Christ was coming into the world.
We all have a destiny . . . if we’re patient enough to wait until just the right time to shine. Once upon a time a Christmas Star was born into the Universe. The Galaxy said its name was the Star of Bethlehem and although the smallest star in the Universe, its purpose was to shine brighter than any star ever on the night a Savior is born. Three Wise Men would travel with gifts for the child in a time of great danger and will need to see its light to find him. The Little Star didn’t think its purpose sounded important enough. In fact, it wanted a different job—any other job. It wanted to be part of Aquarius, Gemini, Leo, or Orion. However, the Galaxy disagreed and said that the Universe is depending on its cooperation. For two thousand years, it will shine at half its light. Then at the appointed time, it will shine brighter than everything in the night sky. The Bethlehem Star tried to wait patiently for Christmas Eve. As two thousand years passed, he thought the Galaxy had forgotten him. Even when the Little Star inquired of the Galaxy, there was only deafening silence. The Bethlehem Star withstood other stars’ taunting about shining at half its light, doubting it would ever shine fully. Tears dropped from the Bethlehem Star all the way to earth, creating reservoirs of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Orion once tried to take his job, saying a comet, a planet, an angel, or even a shooting star should shine for Christmas Eve—much better choices than the dim Little Star. More years passed. The Little Star tried to force itself to flicker just a little brighter, even if it hurt to do so, but all its efforts were for naught. Then just when the Bethlehem Star was sure it had lost its chance for a miracle, the Galaxy spoke louder than before. It said the Little Star, not Orion, would shine over the Bethlehem manger where the Child was resting. As midnight approached on the first Christmas Eve, the Bethlehem Star suddenly lit the night sky. It was so bright that nearly everyone in the world could see its glow, but especially the three Wise Men. All at once, a great company of the heavenly host appeared, singing in the sky with hallelujahs. The Bethlehem Star was so excited to finally be shining. Even the angels could see how the legendary star shined so bright on Christmas Eve that the rest of the stars were amazed beyond belief. For as long as time lasts, everyone in the Universe will have heard of the Bethlehem Star and its luminous beauty.
That's RIGHT! December 21st, 2020 Jupiter over takes Saturn in the heavens. We for the first time in 800 years be able to witness what is known as the Bethlehem Star. We are certainly living in unprecedented times. D- Trian is all not too excited for the ascension of man, yet Juan-Aconda is all about what's shaking out. Between the Global Pandemic, an unfinished US election, the coming of the worlds fastest Vax, there has to be something better for us on the horizon. Join us as Juan-Aconda, makes D-Train all too uncomfortable with a bag of Red Pills. Does it work? Thanks as always for your listening support, we truly appreciate it! Love, D-Train & Juan-Aconda --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dtrainandjuanaconda/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dtrainandjuanaconda/support
The Bethlehem Star reminds us that with Christ, Light has entered the world. Darkness is a symbol of sin and estrangement It is our task to take the light of Christ to those in darkness
The Bethlehem Star reminds us that with Christ, Light has entered the world. Darkness is a symbol of sin and estrangement It is our task to take the light of Christ to those in darkness
The final perspective we are going to look at within the Christmas story is that of the Magi and King Herod. Who were the Magi? Where did they come from? What was the star? And how was it in the East, but the wise men then went West? And who is King Herod? How evil was he? And how does this all relate to the story of the birth of Jesus? Listen to this week's new episode to find out.
The star of Bethlehem and the wise men: separating true history from the legends. Helpful Resources Ha-Mashiach: The Messiah of the Hebrew Scriptures https://creation.com/s/10-3-515 From Creation to Salvation: What Jesus…believed about Genesis https://creation.com/s/10-2-653 Jesus in Genesis https://creation.com/s/35-6-516 Links and Show Notes The Star of Bethlehem: A Review https://creation.com/bethlehem-star Was the Bethlehem Star a Comet? https://creation.com/bethlehem-comet What was the Star of Bethlehem? https://creation.com/what-was-the-star-of-bethlehem FOLLOW US (if you want) ► Facebook https://facebook.com/creationministries ► Twitter https://twitter.com/creationnews ► Instagram https://instagram.com/creationministries
The magi and the Bethlehem Star bring complexity to the wonder of Christ's birth. God used multiple countries, people and points in history to accomplish His purposes. He orchestrated a plan through history to reveal His Son, our Savior, Jesus. A message given by Pastor John Tuttle at Waters Edge Church. Visit us on the web at www.mqtchurch.com.
Four blood moons took place in 2014-2015. Each of them happened on a major Jewish holiday. Two of them happened on Passover and two of them on the Feast of Tabernacles. There was a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, the shining of the Bethlehem Star, on June 30th and July 1, 2015. While there have been many conjunctions of Jupiter and Venus, this was possibly the first time they have been that close, shining as one star, since the birth of Christ. That is why it has been called the reappearing of the Bethlehem Star. A total solar eclipse was visible from coast to coast in the USA for the first time in 100 years took place August 21st this year. The last time was 1918. This hurricane season has been record setting. Through September 12th there have been 11 names storms, 6 hurricanes, three have been major hurricanes of level three or above. Normal season has a total of twelve names storms, 6 hurricanes and three major hurricanes. An 8.4 earthquake hit Mexico on September 7th. They are anticipating an alignment of the sun, Jupiter, Venus and mars, that many are calling the fulfillment of Revelation 12 this week. What is happening? Are we near the end of time? Should we be preparing for the judgment of God as some are saying? Certainly God is trying to get our attention. Genesis 1:14 clearly tells us God will speak to us through the sun and the moon. “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years’” (NKJV). Did you catch that? “Let them be for signs [otot] and seasons [moadim]." God placed the sun, the moon, and the stars in the sky to lights for planet earth. He also uses them for “signs” literally for a banner that signals direction or orients a person and for “seasons” for appointed times, for festivals. How God Uses Blood Moons to Speak to the Church It is not a coincidence that multiple times in Scripture God references the last days will be marked by blood moons and solar eclipses declaring his appointed time and signaling the direction His church should be taking. Some of the references are Isaiah 13:9-10; Amos 8:8, 9; and Matthew 24:29. Joel 2:30-31 “And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord” (NKJV). Learn how you can read the signs of the times through the prism of history in this powerful course Where Are We At On God's Timeclock Get 30% off when you use the coupon code: timeclock Jesus addressed this very issue in Matthew 24 in answer to the question from His disciples, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age”? (Matthew 24:3 NKJV) Jesus gave three arenas of “signs” and “seasons” that would lead to the end of time and His return. 1. He said in verses 4-8, there will be false Christs, wars and rumors of wars, and natural disasters but all of these are the beginning of sorrows, the end is not yet. These are the birth pangs that will get closer together and more severe proclaiming that God is talking to us. He is indeed shouting at us. Don’t place greater emphasis on these things than is intended. 2. The second arena is found in Matthew 24:9-14. There will be severe persecution because the general population will hate Christians, false prophets will become popular and deceive many people, and lawlessness will abound. The Gospel will be preached to all nations, “and then the end will come.” 3. Matthew 24:15-22 records Jesus describing the third arena. The “abomination of desolation" spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” will set the stage for the world to experience “then there will be great tribulation.” Jesus is making direct reference to Daniel’s description of the third temple of God being built on the Temple Mount. The Beast or the Little Horn will defile the temple and stop all worship of the Living God and direct all worship to himself, as if he were God. The Apostle Paul also refers to this in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4. It is at this point in His discourse that Jesus makes reference to the solar eclipse and the blood moons happening before He raptures the Church and comes to earth again (Matthew 24:23-31). What should the church be doing in light of all that is happening? What is God trying to say to us? I believe Jesus made that abundantly clear. First let me tell what He is NOT saying. That is just as important as what He IS saying. Jesus is not saying to His church, “Just hang on, the rapture is coming and I will take you out of this mess.” Jesus is not saying, “The end of the world is coming. Gather all the food and water you can and head for the hills.” I know to many of you this may sound silly, but, I have been around long enough to remember the book and how many Christians were miss led by 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988, The Feast of Trumpets (Ros-Hash-Ana) September 11-12-13 by Edgar Whisenant. I also remember the tragedy of the Hale-Bopp comet suicide in March 1997. I believe the Holy Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ will rapture His church in the book of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. I believe we are to look for that blessed hope with great anticipation every single day. It should not make us inactive and complacent, exactly the opposite. Jesus described it well in Matthew 24:45-51. We must be faithful and good stewards of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is coming soon! Luke 19:13 our Lord said “Occupy till I come.” Literally, do business, do trade. He has given us assignments that must be completed. The Gospel must be preached in all nations (Matthew 24:14). Your children and grandchildren must be led to Jesus and discipled. Your work place needs to hear the Gospel. Your neighbors and relatives must be won to Jesus Christ. Lift up your eyes. Look to the fields. They are ready for harvest. Yes, we are seeing the signs of His coming. He is coming soon. This weekend may very well be exactly what is described in Revelation 12; I am not an astronomer. I do know four blood moons exactly on four biblical feast days, is God shouting at His church, “Get the job done. I am coming soon!” Awaken Church! This is not a time to be partying with the world or playing with sin. This is not a time to “have a form of godliness but no power.” This is the time for the Church to be waiting on the Lord for a new season of Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can be witnesses unto Him in these closing days time! This is the time for Joel 2:28-29 to be fulfilled in our local churches “that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving us a review. This helps the Foundational podcast reach more listeners. Be sure to tell a friend about the Foundational blog and podcast, and share with them about the free Bible Reading Challenge journal they will receive when they subscribe to receive my newsletter! Read More Content Like This: It Is Not a Political Problem - Part One It Is Not a Political Problem - Double Tragedy Church, Heed Not the Song of the Sirens 3 Ways to Prepare For Jesus' Second Coming 2 More Ways to Prepare For Jesus' Second Coming Will You Be Caught By Surprise? 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Dr. Jason Lisle, founder of the Biblical Creation Institute, speaks on the nature of the star of Bethlehem. His message gives a lot of key background information and is a perfect fit with -The Wonder of Christmas- by Pastor Robert Rohlin. Listen to both of these messages for a clearer view of the miracle of the star of Bethlehem that led wise men to the house where Jesus was.
What about that big jolly guy in the red suit? Modern tradition has built him up to be larger than life with a magical sleigh & reindeer. But the real Saint Nicolas was a man who loved God and had a heart for his people. Join me and Pastor Waxer Tipton as we finish our conversation about how to pass on family traditions based on the movement of the early church and the historical account of Saint Nicolas, Bishop of Myra. One Love Ministries www.onelove.org Take Waxer's Christmas Quiz here! You may be surprised by the answers. (It took me a few years to pass it) Resources Mentioned Today More Than Conquerors, John Woodbridge Through the Gates of Splendor, Elizabeth Elliot A Gospel Christmas, Jennifer Moye Christmas Around the World - AweFilledHomeMaker.com Bethlehem Star www.bethlehemstar.com Heart of Worship Christmas Songbook www.practicalfamily.org/christmassongs
Have you ever wondered why we put up a tree, or gather on Christmas morning to open presents? While Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, our culture is losing the deeper meaning behind the symbolic message of tradition. We can even pass on traditions to our children without knowing the "why" behind them. Pastor Waxer Tipton shares with us in a two-part series where some of the symbols of Christmas originated, and how the history points to the gospel message that has carried over into modern cultural practice. One Love Ministries www.onelove.org Take Waxer's Christmas Quiz here! You may be surprised by the answers. (It took me a few years to pass it) Bethlehem Star www.bethlehemstar.com Heart of Worship Christmas Songbook www.practicalfamily.org/christmassongs
In this Epiphany sermon based on Matthew 21-12, Dr. Bell makes several points about the pilgrimage of the Wise Men and the Bethlehem Star before focusing on the virtues of patience.
In this message, we learn from the Magi lessons about revelation, seeking, and worship.
Mark Kline :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, December 27, 2015 To many, like today, news of the prophesied Messiah's birth was met with hatred or indifference. The notable exception were the Magi who searched the Scriptures and followed the light. Mark Kline preaches from Matthew 2, giving us a post-Christmas fact check and informative review of the birth of Jesus, the Bethlehem Star, the significance of the Magi's gifts, the crimes of Herod, and the pursuit of Truth. Mark encourages us not to be too busy or indifferent to miss the coming of God in the flesh as well as His promise to return.
What is the meaning of the Bethlehem star?
Christmas is a holiday of light! During this week, we will celebrate the One who came into this world as the Light of the world. And the most famous star of the world - the Bethlehem Star - lit the way for Wise Men who were looking up.. and in the process found Jesus Himself. We must also learn to look up when we are struggling in seasons of darkness in order to see the Light of the world once again!
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