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Why Did Jesus Come to Earth as a Baby?

By Curtis Childs

This painting by Richard Cook  of the newborn baby Jesus, with Mary and Joseph, evokes the spiritual power of this long-awaited advent.

Could there be reasons for the humble, vulnerable beginnings of Jesus’s life?

In this video from his Swedenborg and Life web series, host Curtis Childs and featured guests explore how the Divine design may have been at play from the very beginning of Christ's life.

(References: Apocalypse Explained 706 [12]; Luke 2:8-12; The Word 7; True Christian Religion 89, 90, 96, 766)

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The Bible

 

Luke 2:8-12

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8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

      

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#112 How to Bring Heaven to Earth

By Jonathan S. Rose

Title: How to Bring Heaven to Earth

Topic: Salvation

Summary: Is the goal to save ourselves? Or is it to become an instrument to save others? (The server dropped the signal before Q&A and the closing prayer.)

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
1 Timothy 2:1-8
Exodus 14:13, 30-31; 15:12
Ezekiel 18:23, 32
Luke 2:10
Acts of the Apostles 17:28, 30
2 Peter 3:9
Genesis 12:1-3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14
John 14:10, 12, 20; 15:2, 8
Matthew 25:31
Luke 3:3-end
Luke 10:25, 29, 37

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Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 10/17/2012. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com