Examiner.com (New Orleans) 12/11/09
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Bethlehem Star
Psalm 19:1KJV
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Supernatural Star
- Not a supernova, a comet, a massing of planets
- v.2 “the East” most likely modern day Iran
- Celestial bodies normally move from east to west due to the earth’s rotation
- Wisemen were in the east & went to the west
- v.9 The star “went ahead of” the wisemen
- v. 2 - Disappeared by the time the magi reached Jerusalem
- Herod had to ask the magi when the star had appeared
- v.9 - Reappeared when they went from Jerusalem to Bethlehem (6 miles)
- v.9 “stood over where the child was.
- Led them to the very house that Jesus was in
Shekinah
- The star was uniquely designed, made by God for a very special purpose
- Numbers 24:17 - Gentile Balaam’s prophecy
- Daniel in the Persian court - 9:24-27
- Alfred Edersheim a Jewish convert to Christianity and a Biblical scholar known especially for his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
- He points out that the Greek word translated "star" can mean "radiance."
- "Shekinah" not found in bible
- A physical manifestation of the glory of God in the form of a supernatural radiance.
+ Ex. 13:21-22 a pillar of cloud in the day that became a pillar of fire by night
+ 2 Chron. 7:1-3 - Temple of Solomon
- Lk 2:9 - At the birth of Jesus
- Mt 17:5 - At His transfiguration
- Acts 1:9 - At His ascension
Why Magi From the East
Luke 2:10-11KJV
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- Simeon
Luke 2:30-32KJV
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
The Star of Our Lives
2 Peter 1:19KJV
19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
- Jesus will soon return as "the bright and morning star"
Revelation 22:16KJV
16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
The darkness in our lives
Matthew 4:16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Source of Light
Matthew 4:16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
Light = Lifr
John 1:4-5In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Confirmed It Himself
John 8:12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
