Today message ‘What happened at the first Christmas?’ 1. The first Christmas was not just a peaceful and joyful occasion, but also a time of turmoil and suffering. King Herod, threatened by the news of the birth of the "King of the Jews", ordered the massacre of young children in Bethlehem, turning the season into one of sorrow and tragedy. 2. The video contrasts the negative reactions of Herod and the people of Jerusalem, who were "troubled" by the news, with the positive reactions of the Magi from the East. The Magi rejoiced greatly when they saw the star and came to worship the baby Jesus, bringing him precious gifts. 3. The Magi's gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were not just random presents, but symbolic expressions of their faith in Jesus as the Messiah - the King, the High Priest, and the One who would suffer and die for the sins of the world. 4. The video emphasizes that even today, Christmas can be a season of sin, violence, and sorrow, rather than peace and joy, if people do not truly worship and honor Jesus Christ. The speaker urges the listeners to celebrate Christmas by worshiping and offering their lives as precious gifts to the Lord. 5. Overall, the video encourages the audience to emulate the Magi's response of joyful worship and faithful devotion to Jesus, the true King and Savior, rather than get caught up in the materialism and sinfulness that can often characterize the Christmas season.
Today message
‘What happened at the first Christmas?’
1. The first Christmas was not just a peaceful and joyful occasion, but also a time of turmoil and suffering. King Herod, threatened by the news of the birth of the "King of the Jews", ordered the massacre of young children in Bethlehem, turning the season into one of sorrow and tragedy.
2. The video contrasts the negative reactions of Herod and the people of Jerusalem, who were "troubled" by the news, with the positive reactions of the Magi from the East. The Magi rejoiced greatly when they saw the star and came to worship the baby Jesus, bringing him precious gifts.
3. The Magi's gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were not just random presents, but symbolic expressions of their faith in Jesus as the Messiah - the King, the High Priest, and the One who would suffer and die for the sins of the world.
4. The video emphasizes that even today, Christmas can be a season of sin, violence, and sorrow, rather than peace and joy, if people do not truly worship and honor Jesus Christ. The speaker urges the listeners to celebrate Christmas by worshiping and offering their lives as precious gifts to the Lord.
5. Overall, the video encourages the audience to emulate the Magi's response of joyful worship and faithful devotion to Jesus, the true King and Savior, rather than get caught up in the materialism and sinfulness that can often characterize the Christmas season.