When Herod the king heard the words “King of the Jews,” he immediately feared a threat to his rule and was bent on finding the child. He had no intention of worshipping or adoring this child. In his own insecurity, Herod secretly planned to kill this King so He would not be a challenge to his authority.
Category: Savior
Anticipation
When the angels were gone, the shepherds made haste to go to Bethlehem. “The King was born in a stable?” “I thought He would be born in a palace.” “I thought the trumpet would sound, but angels are even better!” the shepherds huffed to one another, as they ran to see the Christ child.
Both Mole and Man
Like lawns are incapable of ridding themselves of grubs and moles, so man is incapable of ridding himself of his of original sin, sin nature, and accumulating sin. Both mole and man are destined to live in darkness if left on their own.