The Identification Of Jesus
The church year has historically been divided into seasons. The church year begins with the season of Advent, when we look forward in anticipation to Jesus’ coming. The word “Advent” means “coming” and we anticipate Jesus’ first coming at Christmas and His second coming at the end of time. The season of Advent is followed by the season of Christmas, when the true light of Christmas shines in a sinful world. The true light of Christmas, however, appears to be seen only by those receiving spiritual guidance. The shepherds, on Christmas Eve, only worship the Christ Child with the direction...
