Comments on: De-sanitizing Christmas #1: Behold the Lamb of God

By: CRN.Info and Analysis » De-sanitizing Christmas #4: Away in a Manger

CRN.Info and Analysis » De-sanitizing Christmas #4: Away in a Manger — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:18:32 +0000

[...] 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. [...]

By: Chris L

Chris L — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:20:35 +0000

Judging from the priesthood of Zacharius and his turn in the Tabernacle we could safely assume that Jesus was born on or near the day of atonement.

I’m going there, Rick – probably next, truth be told. You’re probably off by a feast, though, as Sukkot (Tabernacles) probably better fits the timetable…

By: Rick Frueh

Rick Frueh — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:11:11 +0000

Judging from the priesthood of Zacharius and his turn in the Tabernacle we could safely assume that Jesus was born on or near the day of atonement. When the date was moved some of the meaning was also missed. And since the birth of Jesus is not Biblically observed we have gotten a cultural Jesus that can be celebrated by all, believer and unbeliever alike.

I personally do not enjoy Christmas, it is not Biblical, and even Christians will spend more time shopping than they will in worship. There is much “season worship” also that invades the worship that should be His alone. I do see God uses it to reach people so His grace is still sufficient, but the gross amount of debt accumulated just for gifts is obscene.

Also, how come Jesus gets no gifts, it is His birthday, right?

By: Phil Miller

Phil Miller — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:40:04 +0000

I LOVE that album. I can hardly listen to the whole thing without crying at some point.