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Sunday Summary
Sunday Summary
Isaiah 9:1-6 - A prophecy of the coming of the Messiah (Jesus)
(Letter/Epistle of St Paul to) Titus 2:11-14 - Transformation of Life - This encourages us to stay away from bad things.
Luke 2:1-14 - This is the story of the birth of Jesus.
What is...?
What is...?
Swaddling clothes
These are narrow strips of cloth to limit the movement of an infant.
In the time of Jesus, these are also used on a new-born lamb that is put on a manger and be checked for blemishes before it is determined to be a worthy sacrifice for God.
Manger
Manger
Container of food for animals
In the time of Jesus, this was typically made of stone.
Who is...?
Who is...?
Isaiah
Isaiah
He is one of the greatest of the prophets. He appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. More information here.
Titus
Titus
He was in charge of developing the church on the large Mediterranean island of Crete. More information here.
Luke
Luke
He was a physician. He was a disciple of St Paul.
He wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts (or Acts of the Apostles).
Short video about St Luke (2 minutes 21 seconds)
Caesar Augustus (63 BC – 14 AD)
He is also known as Octavian.
He was the first emperor of ancient Rome. He came to power after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
Quirinius
He was appointed legate governor of Syria, to which the province of Judaea had been added for the purpose of a census. (Source and more information in Wikipedia)
David
2nd King of Israel
Father of Solomon
St Joseph and Mother Mary are both from the line of David.
Basic Message
Basic Message
The Birth of Jesus: The Incarnation
Saints
Saints
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