Christmas in July: Part 2

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I am in the habit of reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation each year.  I am in Luke this week and am reminded that most of us know Luke Chapter 2 as the Christmas story.  It is indeed the story of the birth of Jesus, but is that related to what we know and celebrate as Christmas?  

 First, I will show you my results from a quick search for the word "Christmas" in the NIV, NASB, and KJV translations of the Bible.  (Resource: Blue Letter Bible)

 Here goes:



It's not there.

For years, we have understood as believers that Jesus was not really born on December 25.  We have been okay with that, understanding that Christmas is just a random date that the church uses to commemorate the birthdate of Jesus.  

But I find it interesting that the church has the authority to create a day...a sacred remembrance...that is not even mentioned in the Bible, yet, will not acknowledge the feasts of YHVH noted by name in Leviticus 23.

Many believers are eager to celebrate a sacred holiday that is not mentioned in the Bible, yet reject the feasts of YHVH which are listed by name in Leviticus 23.

As I stated in Part 1 of this series, I did not start out questioning the legitimacy of Christmas.  I started out questioning why YHVH's feasts have been rejected.  

But, as happens in most research, one answered question leads to another question just waiting to be asked. 

So it is with Christmas.

Are you curious?

Come Seek With Me!

Ready to move forward?
Christmas in July: Part 3

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Christmas in July: Part 1

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  1. UnknownJuly 31, 2020 at 2:53 PM

    That is how it happened for me too! These topics came consecutively in my search - the Feasts and Christmas. My favorite line from this section, "Many believers are eager to celebrate a sacred holiday that is not mentioned in the Bible, yet reject the feasts of YHVH which are listed by name in Leviticus 23." Thank you!

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    1. Debbie - Come Seek With Me!August 2, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      I think this pattern is common. Thank you for sharing! Debbie

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