Ancient Prophecies
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RECLAIMING CHRISTMAS

The enduring historical record as documented in the Bible is profound. The narrative begins at the dawn of time when God promised the virgin-born Redeemer to Adam and Eve, the progenitors of the human race.

The following Scripture passages trace the promise to fulfillment:

GENESIS 3:15
And I [God] will put enmity
Between you [Satan] and the woman,
And between your seed and her Seed;
He shall bruise your head,
And you shall bruise His heel.”

ISAIAH 7:14
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son,
and shall call His name Immanuel.”

MATTHEW 1:18-23
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows:

After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying,

‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, God with us.”

God kept His word in providing His promised Redeemer so mankind could have a restored relationship with Him. Not only is that fact the true reason for our celebration, it is essential to reclaiming Christmas in our culture.

IMAGE:
1) The Temptation of Adam and Eve. (Image credit: By Selbymay/[CC BY-SA 3.0]/Wikimedia/Enhancement, MKM Portfolios)

Copyright © 2017 Charles E. McCracken, devotional comments only. Repost/Reprint with permission from the author. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Charles E. McCracken is an international Bible teacher, long-time friend of Israel and advocate for the Jewish people. In his work as the Executive Director of Olive Tree Alliance, Inc., Rev. McCracken authentically communicates biblical truth making his presentations relevant for those seeking to understand the significance of Israel and the church in Bible prophecy. He staunchly supports the nation of Israel and the Jewish

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