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Star of Bethlehem

jvega
jvega
What was the Star?

We now know much about the Star.

It signified birth.
It signified kingship.
It had a connection with the Jewish nation.
It rose in the east, like other stars.
It appeared at a precise time.
Herod didn't know when it appeared.
It endured over time.
It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.
It stopped over Bethlehem.

For detailed information on this amazing story go to http://www.bethlehemstar.net/stage/stage.htm
http://www.bethlehemstar.net/dance/dance.htm

God bless you!
Group Founderangelndisguise
angelndisguise
Thanks for the great website and information.
jvega
jvega
your welcome, here is another source of information on the Star of Bethlehem containing scriptures & diagrams, http://askelm.com/star/star004.htm
jvega
jvega
As there was a sign in the Heavens during the time of His First arrival, so does this scripture confirm the same upon His return...

Matthew 24:30
Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Aust
Aust
I am finding this totally absorbing as never knew a thing about this. And maybe many more dont. Yet the bible says the sun and stars are for signs and we havent even considered all this, or I hadnt. Thank you for showing this to us. Now of course we want to know what signs to look for in the heavens reguarding His return, we know most of what to look for on the earth, or at least I thought I did, maybe I dont. Finding out how much I dont know already.
jvega
jvega
Aust,

Consider the following scripture of many found in the Bible:

"The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret." Daniel 2:47

If we stay close to the Lord, His Spirit will lead us to all Truth. Hope you had an opportunity to view the importance of Hanukah and Our Messiah. God bless you!
eklord
eklord
Thank you so much for sharing these articles. They were very interesting, and I learned a lot. Have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!!
jvega
jvega
Thanks... and the Lord's blessings to you too!
jvega
jvega
Reminding everyone that when you look at information that contains dates, it is very important to understand that the Hebrew Calendar was the time keeping piece for God's appointed times... so when getting a Gregorian date have it converted to the Hebrew Calendar date and see the significance it has to God's timing. Be blessed!
Aust
Aust
Again something I have never thought or heard of with the calander. Got an english, greek, hebrew bible under each other as a special gift. Writting is very small, and had a health issue which included loosing 50% of vision and cant read it. So frustrating. New glass's cant correct it for me enough. But God will find a way for me.
jvega
jvega
Aust,

Check out these Bible Study Aids... www.biblelexicon.com
also search online for download of "e-sword" bible study resources.

Both have hebrew & greek lexicons with various english (& other language) translations.
Hope it helps!

Blessings