Re: Christmas Question
Scott Miller wrote:
> In all likelihood, Matthew made up the story in an attempt to convince
> his audience (learned rabbis) that the Messiah they had been looking for
> was the one Matthew himself believed in.
And yet, if the Bible is true & Jesus is the Son of God, do not
discount the supernatural in this account in which the star could show
itself only to the (3?) wise men.If God is, then He can do whatever He
wants.
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