It is little known that Dec. 25 was the day Jesus Christ was “begotten of the Holy Spirit (Divine Power).”

Though conception and not birth took place this date, it is still a holiday to be observed and celebrated. The Word was becoming flesh at conception, as all souls placed in the womb at conception are becoming flesh.

Though Dec. 25 was a pagan festival long before the conception of Jesus Christ, this does not negate, nor should it trump the importance of His miraculous conception and our honoring this day.
The conception date of Dec. 25 as well as the birth date of Sept. 29 can equally be considered the foundation of the Christian faith.

In Old Testament times the priests were divided into 24 courses for serving at the altar that continued into New Testament times before events happened that caused it to cease. The priests served during their course twice a year plus all priests served at the three Great Feasts.

The course of Abia was the eighth of the 24 courses. The timeline leading up to the conception of Jesus Christ can be followed from the second course of Abia to the conception of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus Christ.

“The Companion Bible” (King James Version) with Notes and Appendixes by E.W. Bullinger published by Kregal Publication is a good resource for study; Appendix 179 specifically for this study.

This study makes a strong case to be pro life.

Katherine Atilano,
Madera

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