Can the date of Chrust's birth be verified (part 6)

 

1.  The presentation of Jesus Christ to the Father

If no one knows when Jesus Christ was born, how did they know when He was 33 days old and, when the days of Mary’s purification was completed since it is clearly stated; “Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the LORD" ), and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons" (Luke 2:22-24).

On that same day, which is thirty three days after the birth of Jesus, it is stated that, “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just, and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, Simeon took him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke 2:25-32).

2.      The visit of the wise men from the East

The visit of the wise men from the east is another proof to confirm that the reign of Jesus Christ as King commenced with His birth, for it is written; “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him" (Mathew 2:1-2)

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” The gold was to honor Him as King, the frankincense was to honor Him as God, and the myrrh was to honor Him as Man.

3.      Jesus at the age of twelve

The scriptures clearly state; “And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers" (Luke 2:1-47).

So how could they know when Jesus was twelve years old if the date of His birth is unknown!  I hope that we have so far seen where the deception lies,; it is the refusal to give honor and glory to Jesus Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords which is exemplified by observing the Feast of Tabernacles.

To be continued

With brotherly love

Lucius Joseph