“What does the Bible say about the three wise men (Magi)?”……We assume that there were three wise men because of the three gifts that were given: gold, incense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11). However, the Bible does not say there were only three wise men. There could have been many more. Tradition says that there were […]

“What is a Christmas nativity?”……Tradition says that Francis of Assisi created the very first Christmas nativity scene in AD 1223 after a trip to the Holy Land and Christ's birthplace. So began a new tradition that took root in many Western countries. Today, we can see nativity scenes in front of churches and homes, on […]

Thanks for the Greatest Gift…2 Corinthians 9:15 Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” We who have known and sought to follow the Lord for many years have received many, many blessings for which to thank Him, we can pray again and again. Psalm 68:19 Praise […]

Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?”……Answer: The modern custom of a Christmas tree does not come from any form of paganism. There is no evidence of any pagan religion decorating a special holiday tree for their mid-winter festivals, although the Romans celebrated the winter […]

Who Were the Magi? Each year, as we approach the holiday season, our preparations for Christmas include revisiting the events surrounding the birth of Our Lord. Bethlehem, (1) the shepherds, and the angels are familiar to us all. But not much is generally known about the mysterious “Magi” who came to worship the infant Jesus. […]

“Wat is die ware betekenis van Kersfees?”……Die ware betekenis van Kersfees is Liefde. John 3:16-17 "God het die wereld so liefgehaddatHySyenigsteSeungegeehet, sodat die wat in Homglo , nieverloresalgaannie, mmar die ewigelewesal he.. God hetnieSySeunna die wereld toe gestuurom die wereldteveroordeelnie , maardat die werelddeurHomgeredkan word. Die ware betekenis van Kersfees is die fiering van daardieongelooflikegebaar […]

“Why was Jesus born in a manger?”……It is a common saying at Christmastime that Jesus Christ was "born in a manger." Of course, it wasn't possible for Him to actually be born in the manger, but that's where Mary laid Him after His birth (Luke 2:7). Although we are not sure of the exact location […]