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the gospel according to A free CD of this message will be available following the service Matthew ~ presents Jesus as the Messiah of God More references to Old Testament Mark ~ presents Jesus as Servant of God Contains more action Luke ~ presents Jesus as the Son of Man Their idea of "god" was the perfect man John ~ presents Jesus as the Son of God The Word was God

the gospel according to Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem Herod died in 4 BC Quirinius became governor ( hēgemoneuō ) of Syria in AD 6 There is much evidence to suggest Quirinius was also a military legate of Syria from 10-7 BC

the gospel according to ApolloAugustus

the gospel according to Nazareth Bethlehem 70 mi Route of Joseph and Mary

the gospel according to “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Mic. 5:2

the gospel according to Bethlehem ~ house of bread

the gospel according to par·a·dox – [par-uh-doks] – noun 1. something absurd or contradictory: a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd or contradictory, but in fact is or may be true 2. self-contradictory statement: a statement or proposition that contradicts itself 3. person of opposites: a person with seemingly self-contradictory qualities Encarta Dictionary

the gospel according to 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. Col. 1:15-17

the gospel according to 'Twas much, that man was made like God before. But, that God should be made like man, much more. John Donne ( )

the gospel according to “…peace to men in whom God is pleased” NIV “…and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” NASB “…on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Not a Pax Romana, but a Pax Dei

the gospel according to For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Is. 9:6 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. Is. 53:7