Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 24, 2008
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Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d
Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born
Birth: Luke 2:1-7
* Down-to-earth story
* Political context
* Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues
* The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors
* Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to
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