The Christmas creche tells the story of the birth of Jesus in three dimensions. St. Francis of Assisi apparently created the first living nativity scene in 1223, and the tradition spread to include nativities with figurines. Most include Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus plus shepherds and the Wise Men. Since Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger, animals such as the ox, donkey and sheep are often included.
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." Micah 5:2 (Old Testament Prophecy from the King James Version of The Bible)
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ReplyDeleteIn a town north of Ft. Lauderdale, some people keep stealing the baby Jesus from the local creche!
ReplyDeleteWho'd want to steal a baby, much less the baby Jesus?
Hi Bergson. Thanks for visiting and noting the yet-to-be-fulfilled prophecy of Jesus Christ as ruler. When Jesus came to earth as a baby, He came as a suffering servant and Savior and fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. When He returns in His second coming, Jesus will be a conquering King and bring the armies of Heaven. Then the other prophecies will be fulfilled. While it can seem that the prophecies speak of two different Messiahs, Christians believe these verses speak of two roles for one Messiah, the servant in Isaiah 53 and Israel's deliverer in Zechariah 12:10 and Revelation 1:7.
ReplyDeleteJacob, I don't know! It seems they would understand that Baby Jesus needs his Mama!
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