Reaction to the Baby of Bethlehem
This meditative article by James Slopsema examines the varied human responses to Christ's birth as recorded in Luke 2:17-20, contrasting the faithful reactions of the shepherds and Mary with the indifference of Bethlehem's citizens. Through careful exegesis of the nativity account, Slopsema calls readers to emulate the positive faith response of those who witnessed the incarnation. The piece serves as both biblical exposition and a practical exhortation to embrace Christ with the same wonder and obedience demonstrated by the shepherds and Mary.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Luke 2:17-20 An angel appeared to several shepherds outside of Bethlehem as they tended their flocks by...
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