Tag Archives: Joseph

“According to the Law of Moses” — Why it Matters

Posted on 4 January, 2020 by Jon Gleason

In my previous post, “According to the Law of Moses,” I mentioned the sub-theme running through the chapter after it records that “the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God….”  Luke, writing under the direction of the Holy Spirit, repeatedly emphasised … Continue reading →

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The “Ghost” of Christmas Articles Past

Posted on 22 December, 2019 by Jon Gleason

Based on what WordPress is telling me about what people are searching for, Christmas is still a hot topic, both the question as to whether or not we can/should celebrate Christmas, but also questions about Joseph and the genealogies of … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season….

Posted on 12 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

…for people to tell others they should or shouldn’t celebrate Christmas.  So I’ll restate — the Bible does not tell us to celebrate Christmas, but does give sound Biblical basis for us to do so if we wish.  In the … Continue reading →

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The Genealogies of Christ — Two Genealogies

Posted on 22 December, 2013 by Jon Gleason

This is the first post summarising (with some additions) a discussion in the comments of an earlier post from two years ago (which I’ve just reposted).  The comments delved into some of the interesting features of the genealogies of Christ … Continue reading →

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Repost — Eight More Thoughts on Joseph

Posted on 17 December, 2013 by Jon Gleason

This is the third (and last) repost of the three articles I wrote on Joseph two years ago.  Original article.  (I am still struggling with some health problems, so may not post much in the next week or so.)

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Repost — Another Quick Thought on Joseph

Posted on 16 December, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Did Joseph know, when he took his wife, that he was taking on himself an early death? Continue reading →

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Repost — “Minded to Put Her Away Privily”

Posted on 14 December, 2013 by Jon Gleason

This verse tells us that Joseph was “a just man”, but that does not mean he was a hard man. Continue reading →

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