July 19, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome to the Christmas series! Joseph and Mary are almost to Bethlehem, but a storm has come to knock them off course. They endure a near-death experience to finally arrive where they are meant to be.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Being confident of this very thing, that he who began
a good work in you will complete it until the
day of Jesus Christ Philippians won six. Dear Lord, we
know that there is no circumstance that could ever thwart
the mighty work You've been doing in our lives. You
(00:20):
are determined to redeem us and restore the broken parts
of our lives. We recognize that the process of sanctification
and growth takes time. Give us patience when we are discouraged,
Give us endurance when the storms of life seek to
throw us off course. The story of Christmas, the arrival
(00:45):
of your son reminds us that your plans take time
to come to fruition, but they are worth the weight.
So here we are, Lord, waiting on you and declaring
trust in your timing. We love you and praise you
(01:06):
in all seasons in Jesus' name. Amen, Thank you for
praying with me today. Stay tuned now for another episode
of Stories of the Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Joseph tossed and turned in his sleep. The vivid dream
God gave him before he married Mary flooded back into
his mind. The dream he had when the angels spoke
to him about Jesus. The lightning flashed again, the piercing light,
and Joseph immediately found himself elsewhere. He was at the
(01:46):
base of a cave carved into the side of a mountain.
All was quiet, and the only light source was from
within the cave. Joseph followed the faint glimmer, keeping his
balance on the cave's jagged walls. As he inched closer,
the air became warmer, like a room filled with the
comfort of a fireplace. The entire cave became filled with
the scent of frankinsense and myrrh. As Joseph navigated the cave,
(02:09):
he could hear the sound of a child's cry, then
a hushing lullaby. The voice singing was gentle and soft,
like the evening spring breeze. Joseph knew that voice, Mary,
is that you? He gasped. Joseph picked up his pace
and rounded the corner towards the light, But before he
could see anything, the cave flooded with water, and Joseph
(02:30):
found himself swimming through his life amidst a violet storm.
In the middle of the sea. Joseph awoke in a
cold sweat. He held his chest and looked over at Mary,
sound asleep. He looked at the horizon foreboding storm clouds
were galloping in from the east. Joseph rose and began
to prepare the donkey for a quick escape. He wasn't
(02:52):
sure why God had returned the vision to him, but
he knew better than to ignore his dreams.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
Welcome to an other Christmas episode of Stories of the Messiah.
I'm your host, Rabbi Schneider, here to guide you through
the highs and lows of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
In our previous episodes, Mary and Joseph endured robbery, marital tension,
and injuries. Ultimately, they grew stronger because of it. This
episode will take us through the final few days of
(03:21):
marrying Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. And although they've endured many
trials already, the worst is yet to come. A storm
is brewing in the distance. Will Mary be able to
endure the weather this late in her pregnancy. Joseph has
faced robbers to protect Mary, but can he face him
on soon. Let's immerse ourselves in the story and put
(03:43):
ourselves in their shoes Let's consider the storms in our
lives that seek to knock us off course. How do
we respond to difficulty and despair. We will answer those
questions and more afterward. Let's dive into this dramatic story
of Mary and Joseph's final day on the road to Bethlehem.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
Mary awoke to the sound of thunder. The winds picked up,
bringing a foreboding message a storm was coming. Joseph was
already awake and securing the straps on the donkey. Do
you think the storm will travel south, Mary asked, gesturing
to the lightning in the distance. Joseph looked out and
shook his head. He felt his chest tighten. The winds
(04:25):
are blowing westward. I'm no sailor, but I think I
can confidently say this storm is headed our way. Joseph
pointed forward to the hills overlooking the valley. There should
be some wind caves tucked into those hills. We shall
find shelter before it's too late. Joseph's voice was broken
and anxious. Mary stood up and held her back. Lately,
(04:46):
her body had been feeling tense and uneasy. She had
a feeling Jesus would soon be on his way. She
squeezed Joseph's hand. Storms may come, she said, her voice gentle,
but with underlying steel, but they will also pass.
Speaker 4 (05:02):
We will weather this together.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Joseph nodded and looked up. The sunrise was covered by darkness.
The winds churned them up like sand under waves. Thunder rumbled,
echoing the restless heartbeats of every creature on the land.
Birds retreated to their nests, and animals scurried back to
their burrows. Yet Joseph and Mary were exposed. The rains
(05:27):
descended with violent force, and the winds howled with anger.
Joseph drove his feet into the mud and guided Mary
and the donkey through the winding hills leading up to
some caves. The pass up to the caves were steep.
Joseph marched up with all his might, but the ground
beneath him gave way with every step. Before they could
reach the top, Joseph slipped onto a moving stone.
Speaker 3 (05:49):
Joseph.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Mary gasped as she watched him slide down the jagged
edge of the hill. Mary quickly dismounted the donkey and
reached for him, but Joseph slipped right through her fingers.
He slid down the rocky slope, but caught himself on
a route buried in the ground. Ah. Joseph gasped in pain.
The rain beat mercilessly as he tried to pull himself
up at the mud and falling rock swayed heavy on
(06:13):
his body. Mary, he shouted, but the thunder and rain
drowned out his voice. Joseph feared he couldn't hold on
much longer. Hold on, Mary shouted, she had to act
before Joseph fell over the edge. She tore her shawl
and blankets and fastened them to a rope. She tied
one end to the donkey and another to a heavy branch. Joseph,
(06:33):
She cried, her voice barely discernible through the storm.
Speaker 4 (06:37):
Rab on to this.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
She tossed the branch down to Joseph, and he grabbed hold.
Mary took the reins of the donkey and led it
up the hill. The donkey slowly pulled through the rain
and muck. Joseph was pulled back over the ledge as
Mary marched with the donkey. Mary ran to him and
grabbed his face. Are you okay, she panted, I think so,
Joseph said, with a weary smile. The rain hadn't let up,
(06:59):
and the ground underneath them was flooding. Joseph pointed towards
an opening in the mountain.
Speaker 4 (07:04):
Get to the.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Caves, he yelled. Mary helped Joseph to his feet and
put his arm around her shoulders. The two of them
took the donkey and limped to a nearby cave. It
wasn't warm or comfortable, but it was safe from the
onslaught of wind and rain. As the rain intensified, the
cave became a sanctuary, its walls muting the storm's roar. Inside,
(07:25):
the dim light painted shadows that danced to the storm's song.
Mary wrapped herself in the tattered remains of the blankets
and settled down. Exhaustion was evident in her every movement.
Joseph wrapped his arms around her, worried the worst wasn't over.
An hour passed, and each moment seemed to last a lifetime.
(07:46):
Amidst the storm's cacophony, Mary's voice began to sing a
soft lullaby. She sang of hope, journeys, and love that
endoors the cave amplified its healing notes. Joseph listened to
her singing, lost in thought and affection for his wife.
Then his memory flooded with images of the dream God
(08:07):
had given him. He remembered hearing Mary's voice singing softly
in a cave before he was swept up in water.
Joseph's eyes widened and his ears perked up to the
sound of rushing water behind them. Mary, he interrupted, we
need to leave now. What's wrong? Mary asked, but before
Joseph could respond, a flash flood of monsoon water began
(08:29):
to burst through the opposite end of the cave. Joseph
scooped Merry up in his arms and ran outside. The
floodwaters burst through the cave behind them, nearly knocking them
onto the jagged rocks. Joseph rounded the corner of the
rocks and sprang up With Mary still in his arms.
He got at a safety on the hill's summit and
slid down to retrieve the donkey. He pulled at its reins,
(08:51):
forcing it forward and on to the stones. With them,
Joseph wrapped himself over Mary, the only covering between her
and the raging winds. Purslove, Mary whimpered. The two prayed
silently and held each other close. The sound of rushing
water below them and howling winds above. The two prayed
silently and held each other close. The sound of rushing
(09:12):
water below them and howling winds above. The storm roared
louder as if sensing the challenge, but Marry and Joseph.
Speaker 4 (09:19):
Didn't lose hope.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
They continued in prayer and lifted up a shouted praise
to God. Slowly, but surely, the worst of the storm left.
As dawn approached, the wind waned, the first rays of
sunlight pierced the dark clouds outside the cave. The wilderness
was transformed. Puddles shimmered like mirrors reflecting the sky, and
(09:41):
the fresh and invigorating air seemed to promise new beginnings.
Joseph and Mary looked up taking in the world, reborn.
The trials of their journey, though harsh, had also been transformative.
Like the desert after the storm, they too were renewed.
Their bond was stronger than ever. The storm had been
(10:02):
a reminder of life's unpredictability and the enduring power of faith, love,
and hope. Now high in the sky, the sun cast
its golden glows of the land, guiding Mary and Joseph
on their journey. Bethlehem was in sight their footsteps, though
small in the vastness of the valley were steps towards
the future.
Speaker 4 (10:22):
That would change the course of human history.
Speaker 3 (10:33):
The storms of life often come with little warning, leaving
us to scramble for shelter, security, and sanity as the
wind's whip and the rains pour. We may feel bad
or broken and defeated. But the storms we face in
life are meant to strengthen us. Just as in the
moving depiction of Mary and Joseph facing a literal storm
on their way to Bethlehem, we are reminded that it
(10:56):
is not the trials themselves, but how we responded, and
the shades are face faith. In this biblical fiction, Joseph's
wisdom and Mary's steadfast faith are anchors during this ordeal.
The unexpected trials they endure magnify their trust in God
and their love for one another. As we face our storms,
let us also recognize the hand of God working in
(11:17):
our lives, guiding us, strengthening us, and even using these
challenges to transform us. In the story, Mary and Joseph's
faith is tested, yet instead of succumbing to fear, they
embrace the storm. The storms of life are inevitable. There's
no avoiding hard times. The choice we have is how
(11:38):
we endure them. Mary's words, storms may come, but they
also pass. We will weather this together. Speak of hope
and resilience and confidence in God's faithfulness. Paul echoes this
in Philippians one six, saying, being confident of this, that
He will begin a good work on you, will carry
it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
(12:02):
This promise encourages us to recognize that even the strongest
storms will not thwart the work of God in our lives.
Throughout the hearing experience, Joseph and Mary's bond is their
greatest strength. They support and encourage each other, reflecting the
importance of community in our own lives. In her walk
(12:22):
with Christ, we need to surround ourselves with those who
will lift us up, pray for us, and remind us
of God's promises. Think for a moment about your fondest
Christmas memories. I would guess that those memories rarely involve
specific gifts you received, but rather the people you were
surrounded by and the bond you shared. The Christmas season
(12:42):
often reminds us that a loving community is greater than
the gifts we receive. While the world relies on comfort
and material possessions, we rely on the loving embrace of
God and the community he surrounds us with. This episode
also highlights prayer and praise as a weapon against despair.
(13:02):
Mary and Joseph's response to the crisis is marked by
prayer and praise. They call upon the Lord and even
shout praises amidst the raging storm. This illustrates a profound truth.
Prayer and praise are powerful weapons in our spiritual arsenal.
They shift our focus from the problem to the provider,
from the storm to the Savior. After the storm, the
(13:24):
wilderness is transformed, and so are Mary and Joseph. They
emerge renewed, their bond stronger, their faith deepened. Similarly, the
storms in our lives can lead to transformation. As we
trust God through the trials, we're shaped into the lightness
of Christ, our faith matures, and our characters refined. The
(13:46):
storms we face are not meant to break us, but
to build us. The story of Mary and Joseph on
their journey to Bethlehem is a beautiful reminder that God's
faithfulness is unchanging, his love is unending, and his purpose
for our life is unshakable as we face the storms
of life. May we take hold of the assurance found
in Philippians one six, knowing that God, who began a
(14:10):
good work in us, will be faithful to complete it.
May we embrace the challenges with faith, navigate them with
the support of the community, respond with prayer and praise,
and emerge renewed and transformed, ready to walk the path
that God has set before us. Join us for our
next episode, where Mary will begin to feel the pangs
(14:33):
of labor. Bethlehem is in view and the two followers
of God desperately search for a safe haven to welcome
a newborn king. Explore more about Jesus than the Old
Testament at discovering the jewishis dot com. Also consider check
me out my recent book, Messianic Prophecy Revealed Seeing Messiah
(14:53):
in the pages of the Hebrew Bible. You can get
your hands on it via my website. If this podcast
impacts did you, please take a moment to leave a
comment and review. Doing so will make sure others discover
these life changing stories, and be sure to download the
Prey dot com app to make prayer a priority and
experience the Bible in new ways.
Being confident of this very thing, that he who began
a good work in you will complete it until the
day of Jesus Christ Philippians won six. Dear Lord, we
know that there is no circumstance that could ever thwart
the mighty work You've been doing in our lives. You
(00:20):
are determined to redeem us and restore the broken parts
of our lives. We recognize that the process of sanctification
and growth takes time. Give us patience when we are discouraged,
Give us endurance when the storms of life seek to
throw us off course. The story of Christmas, the arrival
(00:45):
of your son reminds us that your plans take time
to come to fruition, but they are worth the weight.
So here we are, Lord, waiting on you and declaring
trust in your timing. We love you and praise you
(01:06):
in all seasons in Jesus' name. Amen, Thank you for
praying with me today. Stay tuned now for another episode
of Stories of the Messiah with Rabbi Schneider.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Joseph tossed and turned in his sleep. The vivid dream
God gave him before he married Mary flooded back into
his mind. The dream he had when the angels spoke
to him about Jesus. The lightning flashed again, the piercing light,
and Joseph immediately found himself elsewhere. He was at the
(01:46):
base of a cave carved into the side of a mountain.
All was quiet, and the only light source was from
within the cave. Joseph followed the faint glimmer, keeping his
balance on the cave's jagged walls. As he inched closer,
the air became warmer, like a room filled with the
comfort of a fireplace. The entire cave became filled with
the scent of frankinsense and myrrh. As Joseph navigated the cave,
(02:09):
he could hear the sound of a child's cry, then
a hushing lullaby. The voice singing was gentle and soft,
like the evening spring breeze. Joseph knew that voice, Mary,
is that you? He gasped. Joseph picked up his pace
and rounded the corner towards the light, But before he
could see anything, the cave flooded with water, and Joseph
(02:30):
found himself swimming through his life amidst a violet storm.
In the middle of the sea. Joseph awoke in a
cold sweat. He held his chest and looked over at Mary,
sound asleep. He looked at the horizon foreboding storm clouds
were galloping in from the east. Joseph rose and began
to prepare the donkey for a quick escape. He wasn't
(02:52):
sure why God had returned the vision to him, but
he knew better than to ignore his dreams.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
Welcome to an other Christmas episode of Stories of the Messiah.
I'm your host, Rabbi Schneider, here to guide you through
the highs and lows of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
In our previous episodes, Mary and Joseph endured robbery, marital tension,
and injuries. Ultimately, they grew stronger because of it. This
episode will take us through the final few days of
(03:21):
marrying Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. And although they've endured many
trials already, the worst is yet to come. A storm
is brewing in the distance. Will Mary be able to
endure the weather this late in her pregnancy. Joseph has
faced robbers to protect Mary, but can he face him
on soon. Let's immerse ourselves in the story and put
(03:43):
ourselves in their shoes Let's consider the storms in our
lives that seek to knock us off course. How do
we respond to difficulty and despair. We will answer those
questions and more afterward. Let's dive into this dramatic story
of Mary and Joseph's final day on the road to Bethlehem.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
Mary awoke to the sound of thunder. The winds picked up,
bringing a foreboding message a storm was coming. Joseph was
already awake and securing the straps on the donkey. Do
you think the storm will travel south, Mary asked, gesturing
to the lightning in the distance. Joseph looked out and
shook his head. He felt his chest tighten. The winds
(04:25):
are blowing westward. I'm no sailor, but I think I
can confidently say this storm is headed our way. Joseph
pointed forward to the hills overlooking the valley. There should
be some wind caves tucked into those hills. We shall
find shelter before it's too late. Joseph's voice was broken
and anxious. Mary stood up and held her back. Lately,
(04:46):
her body had been feeling tense and uneasy. She had
a feeling Jesus would soon be on his way. She
squeezed Joseph's hand. Storms may come, she said, her voice gentle,
but with underlying steel, but they will also pass.
Speaker 4 (05:02):
We will weather this together.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Joseph nodded and looked up. The sunrise was covered by darkness.
The winds churned them up like sand under waves. Thunder rumbled,
echoing the restless heartbeats of every creature on the land.
Birds retreated to their nests, and animals scurried back to
their burrows. Yet Joseph and Mary were exposed. The rains
(05:27):
descended with violent force, and the winds howled with anger.
Joseph drove his feet into the mud and guided Mary
and the donkey through the winding hills leading up to
some caves. The pass up to the caves were steep.
Joseph marched up with all his might, but the ground
beneath him gave way with every step. Before they could
reach the top, Joseph slipped onto a moving stone.
Speaker 3 (05:49):
Joseph.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Mary gasped as she watched him slide down the jagged
edge of the hill. Mary quickly dismounted the donkey and
reached for him, but Joseph slipped right through her fingers.
He slid down the rocky slope, but caught himself on
a route buried in the ground. Ah. Joseph gasped in pain.
The rain beat mercilessly as he tried to pull himself
up at the mud and falling rock swayed heavy on
(06:13):
his body. Mary, he shouted, but the thunder and rain
drowned out his voice. Joseph feared he couldn't hold on
much longer. Hold on, Mary shouted, she had to act
before Joseph fell over the edge. She tore her shawl
and blankets and fastened them to a rope. She tied
one end to the donkey and another to a heavy branch. Joseph,
(06:33):
She cried, her voice barely discernible through the storm.
Speaker 4 (06:37):
Rab on to this.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
She tossed the branch down to Joseph, and he grabbed hold.
Mary took the reins of the donkey and led it
up the hill. The donkey slowly pulled through the rain
and muck. Joseph was pulled back over the ledge as
Mary marched with the donkey. Mary ran to him and
grabbed his face. Are you okay, she panted, I think so,
Joseph said, with a weary smile. The rain hadn't let up,
(06:59):
and the ground underneath them was flooding. Joseph pointed towards
an opening in the mountain.
Speaker 4 (07:04):
Get to the.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Caves, he yelled. Mary helped Joseph to his feet and
put his arm around her shoulders. The two of them
took the donkey and limped to a nearby cave. It
wasn't warm or comfortable, but it was safe from the
onslaught of wind and rain. As the rain intensified, the
cave became a sanctuary, its walls muting the storm's roar. Inside,
(07:25):
the dim light painted shadows that danced to the storm's song.
Mary wrapped herself in the tattered remains of the blankets
and settled down. Exhaustion was evident in her every movement.
Joseph wrapped his arms around her, worried the worst wasn't over.
An hour passed, and each moment seemed to last a lifetime.
(07:46):
Amidst the storm's cacophony, Mary's voice began to sing a
soft lullaby. She sang of hope, journeys, and love that
endoors the cave amplified its healing notes. Joseph listened to
her singing, lost in thought and affection for his wife.
Then his memory flooded with images of the dream God
(08:07):
had given him. He remembered hearing Mary's voice singing softly
in a cave before he was swept up in water.
Joseph's eyes widened and his ears perked up to the
sound of rushing water behind them. Mary, he interrupted, we
need to leave now. What's wrong? Mary asked, but before
Joseph could respond, a flash flood of monsoon water began
(08:29):
to burst through the opposite end of the cave. Joseph
scooped Merry up in his arms and ran outside. The
floodwaters burst through the cave behind them, nearly knocking them
onto the jagged rocks. Joseph rounded the corner of the
rocks and sprang up With Mary still in his arms.
He got at a safety on the hill's summit and
slid down to retrieve the donkey. He pulled at its reins,
(08:51):
forcing it forward and on to the stones. With them,
Joseph wrapped himself over Mary, the only covering between her
and the raging winds. Purslove, Mary whimpered. The two prayed
silently and held each other close. The sound of rushing
water below them and howling winds above. The two prayed
silently and held each other close. The sound of rushing
(09:12):
water below them and howling winds above. The storm roared
louder as if sensing the challenge, but Marry and Joseph.
Speaker 4 (09:19):
Didn't lose hope.
Speaker 2 (09:20):
They continued in prayer and lifted up a shouted praise
to God. Slowly, but surely, the worst of the storm left.
As dawn approached, the wind waned, the first rays of
sunlight pierced the dark clouds outside the cave. The wilderness
was transformed. Puddles shimmered like mirrors reflecting the sky, and
(09:41):
the fresh and invigorating air seemed to promise new beginnings.
Joseph and Mary looked up taking in the world, reborn.
The trials of their journey, though harsh, had also been transformative.
Like the desert after the storm, they too were renewed.
Their bond was stronger than ever. The storm had been
(10:02):
a reminder of life's unpredictability and the enduring power of faith, love,
and hope. Now high in the sky, the sun cast
its golden glows of the land, guiding Mary and Joseph
on their journey. Bethlehem was in sight their footsteps, though
small in the vastness of the valley were steps towards
the future.
Speaker 4 (10:22):
That would change the course of human history.
Speaker 3 (10:33):
The storms of life often come with little warning, leaving
us to scramble for shelter, security, and sanity as the
wind's whip and the rains pour. We may feel bad
or broken and defeated. But the storms we face in
life are meant to strengthen us. Just as in the
moving depiction of Mary and Joseph facing a literal storm
on their way to Bethlehem, we are reminded that it
(10:56):
is not the trials themselves, but how we responded, and
the shades are face faith. In this biblical fiction, Joseph's
wisdom and Mary's steadfast faith are anchors during this ordeal.
The unexpected trials they endure magnify their trust in God
and their love for one another. As we face our storms,
let us also recognize the hand of God working in
(11:17):
our lives, guiding us, strengthening us, and even using these
challenges to transform us. In the story, Mary and Joseph's
faith is tested, yet instead of succumbing to fear, they
embrace the storm. The storms of life are inevitable. There's
no avoiding hard times. The choice we have is how
(11:38):
we endure them. Mary's words, storms may come, but they
also pass. We will weather this together. Speak of hope
and resilience and confidence in God's faithfulness. Paul echoes this
in Philippians one six, saying, being confident of this, that
He will begin a good work on you, will carry
it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
(12:02):
This promise encourages us to recognize that even the strongest
storms will not thwart the work of God in our lives.
Throughout the hearing experience, Joseph and Mary's bond is their
greatest strength. They support and encourage each other, reflecting the
importance of community in our own lives. In her walk
(12:22):
with Christ, we need to surround ourselves with those who
will lift us up, pray for us, and remind us
of God's promises. Think for a moment about your fondest
Christmas memories. I would guess that those memories rarely involve
specific gifts you received, but rather the people you were
surrounded by and the bond you shared. The Christmas season
(12:42):
often reminds us that a loving community is greater than
the gifts we receive. While the world relies on comfort
and material possessions, we rely on the loving embrace of
God and the community he surrounds us with. This episode
also highlights prayer and praise as a weapon against despair.
(13:02):
Mary and Joseph's response to the crisis is marked by
prayer and praise. They call upon the Lord and even
shout praises amidst the raging storm. This illustrates a profound truth.
Prayer and praise are powerful weapons in our spiritual arsenal.
They shift our focus from the problem to the provider,
from the storm to the Savior. After the storm, the
(13:24):
wilderness is transformed, and so are Mary and Joseph. They
emerge renewed, their bond stronger, their faith deepened. Similarly, the
storms in our lives can lead to transformation. As we
trust God through the trials, we're shaped into the lightness
of Christ, our faith matures, and our characters refined. The
(13:46):
storms we face are not meant to break us, but
to build us. The story of Mary and Joseph on
their journey to Bethlehem is a beautiful reminder that God's
faithfulness is unchanging, his love is unending, and his purpose
for our life is unshakable as we face the storms
of life. May we take hold of the assurance found
in Philippians one six, knowing that God, who began a
(14:10):
good work in us, will be faithful to complete it.
May we embrace the challenges with faith, navigate them with
the support of the community, respond with prayer and praise,
and emerge renewed and transformed, ready to walk the path
that God has set before us. Join us for our
next episode, where Mary will begin to feel the pangs
(14:33):
of labor. Bethlehem is in view and the two followers
of God desperately search for a safe haven to welcome
a newborn king. Explore more about Jesus than the Old
Testament at discovering the jewishis dot com. Also consider check
me out my recent book, Messianic Prophecy Revealed Seeing Messiah
(14:53):
in the pages of the Hebrew Bible. You can get
your hands on it via my website. If this podcast
impacts did you, please take a moment to leave a
comment and review. Doing so will make sure others discover
these life changing stories, and be sure to download the
Prey dot com app to make prayer a priority and
experience the Bible in new ways.
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