The Many Names of the Christ Child “The Bright Morning Star” Matthew 2:1-12 2 Peter 1:18-21 Revelation 22:12-16 (McMinnville FUMC, 1/4/09) The Bible offers many names to help us understand who Jesus is. We have looked at a few of these names during the Advent-Christmas season. Isaiah 9 taught us that…

Yesterday was the Twelfth and final Day of Christmas. Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord. Epiphany is a Greek word that means “to shine forth.” Epiphany is the manifestation of the light of Christ to the Gentiles. This revealing was foretold by the prophet Isaiah, “Arise,…

By another road Matthew 2:1-12 Many people have already taken down their Christmas decorations. This is one part of the Christmas ritual that many of us do not enjoy; packing and putting things away until the next Christmas season. But the Christmas celebration has not finished for many other people.…

Curiosity is a powerful thing. Curiosity compels people to do new and different things. Curiosity prompts people to take things that are working just fine apart. Curiosity persuades people to dig into dishes featuring ingredients they can’t even pronounce. Curiosity drives people to take the scenic route.…