Matthew 2 recounts the visit of the wise men to the nativity:
2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men 4 from the East came to Jerusalem 2 saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
As they brought three gifts, western tradition numbers them at three (though some Eastern traditions, especially Syriac, count twelve).
The only indication of origin in the text is that they came from the East. Tradition holds they were kings. Matthew calls them μάγοι. This is often translated as “wise men” or transliterated as “magi.” The notes from the NET Bible state, “The Greek term magi here describes a class of wise men and priests who were astrologers (L&N 32.40).” What does it mean that they were “wise men”? Was this an official title in the Eastern realms or more of an honorific? What more has been learned of such “priests and astrologers”?
Bulgarian Bible
Pope makes Stan Wayne happy
Varnel Watson
And just when you think we’ve heard it all we wake up to the news from Charisma MAG that If Donald Trump Wins, He Will Be 70 Years, 7 Months And 7 Days Old on His First Full Day in Office http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/60976-if-donald-trump-wins-he-will-be-70-years-7-months-and-7-days-old-on-his-first-full-day-in-office
Joseph D. Absher
Wow I’m glad they got that kind of time. I don’t
Varnel Watson
At least he will not be 60 Years, 6 Months And 6 Days right?
Joseph D. Absher
God willing I will be. And I still be preaching forget the mark of the beast you better get a mark from God.
Varnel Watson
Wonder if Charisma magazine would do a piece on Charles Page who will be 70 on the first full day after these elections? Jan Dixon Sykes
Joseph D. Absher
Who shall ascend to the hill of the Lord…. I’m going, how many of you peasants will go with me???
Varnel Watson
Robert Borders What’s your take on that? Did Branham ever predicted presidential elections or would any of his last prophecies relate?
Robert Borders
I don’t know about Branham and politics but I do know that he has predicted massive earthquakes and tidal waves to wipe out much of the western US.
Varnel Watson
Karen Lucas David Lewayne Porter Would you relay on Holy Spirit prophecy to pick which candidate you wish to serve for the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice? What about in SC Ed Brewer
Joseph D. Absher
Jesus shed his blood for us to have access to God. Signs and fleeces or any external influences must bow before God, His Word, and the sweet fellowship we enjoy with Christ. That’s the beauty of the New Testament we don’t have to go to California and seek a prophet or New York to see a priest. No we have a priest and a prophet in Jesus Christ. He got no “maybe” this or that I you take time to seek God and read your Bible you will know the will of God for your lonesome self!!!
Varnel Watson
Joseph D. Absher Are you in NC or SC?
David Lewayne Porter
Holy Spirit direction, yes.
Not someone’s off the wall “thus saith the Lord” and they only communicate with the (l)ord when they need (h)im.
Ed Brewer
Depends on the circumstances. In general, no – mainly because that’s not a biblically presented specific role of the gift of prophecy. IMHO prophecy is profoundly weaker than revelation because it relies on at least 2 infinitely fallible vessels (prophet and receiver) instead of just one. It’s not that God can’t speak that way (in spite of scriptural ambiguity), but that it is contrary to the spirit of new covenant liberty to blindly depend on another’s gift rather than discern for oneself – especially in such mundane matters as human government. This appears to be one of those “…SEEMETH good to us and the Holy Ghost” areas with which we are prayerfully entrusted.
Ed Brewer
..speaking in theological comparison to issues of salvation, it’s a secular concern with spiritual impact and therefore less than crucial and by comparison mundane – not unimportant by any stretch, but next to the great commission….mundane
Joseph D. Absher
In Puerto Rico 90 days living a men’s home sharing my faith in Christ with men struggling to be free!!!
I’m leaving Nov. 5th to stand and vote with you. I’m also praying the vans that came up to Milwaukee from Chicago last election get impounded.
Varnel Watson
leaving on a jet plane ?
Robert Borders
Don’t know when I’ll be back again!
Varnel Watson
Do you know about Trumps 70 times 7?
Anthony Gool
Wow ,really
Tim Renneberg
I wish people would research before clicking send….
Joseph D. Absher
Hey I always do but this one caught me!!! LOL I didn’t resend though. Still thats funnyl I like it lies and alll
Tim Renneberg
http://www.snopes.com/pope-forbids-catholics-from-voting-for-hillary-clinton/
Karen Lucas
I actually agree with the premise of the former Pope’s letter even though it’s over a decade old. I’m bit a Hillary supporter but the problem comes when you’re having to weigh one sin against another in politics. There is more than one way to take another life. And 40+ years of lip service from the Republican party on this issue hadn’t gotten pro- lifers anywhere except entangled with the party…regardless of what else they stand for out against that may or may not align with Christian ideology.
Karen Lucas
The word “bit” above should read, “not”.
Varnel Watson
Karen Lucas Latest AskDrBrown poll puts these 3 Trump categories @ ~30% each Enthusiasm, Reluctance, Can’t vote for him https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrown/status/794391115847925760
Karen Lucas
I was never planning to vote for him anyway…. Evan McMullin is my candidate. I’m glad he had come along.
Varnel Watson
3%?
Karen Lucas
Not worried about trying to win. I’m more interested in voting for what I can agree with and support and having a clean conscience. After all, I am a person of faith.