We know Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus as the savior of the world. But it can be a challenge to grasp the idea of God becoming human, becoming one of us and enduring temptation in the same way we do, yet without sin. Why is it that it would require a man who would bring redemption to a fallen human race? We know this occurred, but we don’t always stop to think about why. We often think of Jesus as the Son of God but He was also the Son of man. This week, we have a conversation that takes a closer look at the human side in the life of Jesus.
Our discussion this week leads us to the birth of Christ and a look at some things that seem to rarely be a part of the conversation. Galatians 4:4-5 states..."God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." All of the ceremonial requirements from the Mosaic law had to be followed and applied after the birth of Jesus in order for his ministry to be valid under the Old Covenant. And what about the traditional view of those wise men from the manger scene? Merry Christmas!
