The date of Jesus' death points to the date of His birth

3.      The date of Jesus’ death points to the date of His birth\

    To those who are still not convinced of the date of Jesus’ birth let us look at one more piece of evidence which is, the date of Jesus’ death because the date of His death points to the date of His birth. It is clearly stated that, “Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli” (Luke 3:23).

 Jesus’ ministry began during the Feast of Tabernacles for this is what is written in scriptures stating “Now the Jews' Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. His brothers therefore said to Him, "Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing. For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world." For even His brothers did not believe in Him. Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that its works are evil. You go up to this feast. I am not yet going up to this feast, for My time has not yet fully come" (John 7:2-8).

But later on we are told that, “But when His brothers had gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.” Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and taught. And the Jews marveled, saying, "How does this Man know letters, having never studied?" Jesus answered them and said, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me” (John 7:10, 14-16).

Therefore, since the ministry of Jesus Christ began at the age of thirty during the Feast of Tabernacles which begins on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the year, and His ministry lasted for three and half (3 ½) years and ended on the fourteenth (14^th) day of the first month on the year, this means that Jesus Christ would have celebrated His thirty fourth (34^Th) birthday on the fifteenth (15^th) day of the seventh month which coincides with the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles.

Truly, these times of ignorance God has overlooked but now commands all men everywhere to repent because, the date of Jesus’ birth has never been a secret or unknown, we simply have been deceived and we choose to follow the customs and traditions of men than following the commandments of God.

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When was Elizabeth conceived?

When was Elizabeth conceived?

It is stated clearly that, "There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth". And it was during his time of service according to his division that the angel appeared to him.

So the question is, when was Zacharias performing his time of service? According to the scriptures Zacharias was performing his service according to the division of Abijah which was the eighth division (1Chronicles 24:10).

Now since there were 24 divisions of priests who had to perform their duties for the year, it means that two (2) divisions performed their duties every month, and since Abijah's division under which Zacharias time of service fell was number eight, it means that he served during the last two weeks of the fourth month of the year which is in accordance to the Jewish calendar.

Now since it is clearly stated that, as soon as the days of Zacharias’ service were completed, that he departed to his own house and after those days (of his service in the temple) his wife Elizabeth conceived; it is quite evident and logical to say that his wife was conceived during the fifth month of the year. And since she became conceived six months before Mary, this means that Mary’s conception was during the eleventh month of the same year according to the Jewish calendar.

And if Elizabeth was conceived during the fifth month of the year, John Baptist would have to be born during the first month of the following year, and Jesus Christ would have to be born during the seventh month of the year, which of course it is not according to the Roman calendar, but according to the Lords sacred Jewish calendar.

For this is what the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: 'On the tenth of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household. And if the household is too small for the lamb, let him and his neighbor next to his house take it according to the number of the persons; according to each man's need you shall make your count for the lamb. Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats. Now you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month. Then the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at twilight" (Exodus 12:1-6).

The conclusion therefore is that, the first month of the year is the first New Moon in spring, the month on which the Lord's Passover falls, which coincides with the end of March to the beginning of April, and the seventh month, the month on which Christ was born is ending of September to the beginning of October, and coincides with the Feast of Tabernacles.

And as previously mentioned, the Eighth day of the Feast of Tabernacles commemorates the circumcision of Jesus Christ, a day which deserves our commemoration and perpetuation because not only did Christ broke the middle wall which separated the Jews from the Gentiles, but He also received the Name which is above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

So I beg to ask the question, why should an important day and event like the birth day and circumcision of Jesus Christ be disregarded and held in contempt by those who profess to know Him, and embrace a pagan festival which honors Satan? Frankly, I am dumb-founded to see how professing Christians are treating lightly the serious indictment which Christ labelled on those who profess to know Him by saying; ".Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying; ' These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." We have blatantly laid aside the commandments of God, and observing the traditions of men, what a dilemma!

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Biblical proof of the date of Jesus' birth

 The birth of John Baptist

If anyone is still in doubt as to when Jesus Christ was born we can look at another historical example as to when Jesus Christ was born. In the scriptures we have been instructed saying; "There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years" (Luke1:5-7).

Now while Zacharias was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, he was visited by an angel who said to him "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John".

Now because of disbelief Zacharias said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years." And the angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings. But behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words which will be fulfilled in their own time" (Luke 1: 13-20)

But as soon as the days of Zacharias service were completed, he departed to his own house. Now after those days (of his service) his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying, "Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people" (Luke 1:23-25).

Now something happened during the sixth month pregnancy of Elizabeth, the same angel Gabriel who visited Zacharias was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!"

Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS." The angel also told her, "Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren: For with God nothing will be impossible" (Luke 1:30-37).

Now from the time Mary accepted the angel's proclamation and said, "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her, she became conceived. Because, it is stated that, "Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, indeed as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. (Luke 1:38-44.

What is proven in all this is the fact that John Baptiste was six (6) months older that Jesus Christ, therefore, if we can find out when Elizabeth became conceived and gave birth to John Baptist, we simply have to add six months to those dates.

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Seventh logical reason why believers should not be observing Christmas

 7..      The title King of kings and Lord of lords were assigned to Jesus from birth

 There is absolutely no ambiguity that, the title King of kings and Lord of lords were bestowed on Jesus Christ from the inception of His earthly life as clearly indicated by the prophet Isaiah, the shepherds, the wise men from the East, King Herod, Jesus Christ Himself and the apostle John who respectively stated the following; 

The Prophet Isaiah

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time (birth) forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:6-7).

·         The shepherds 

Who after receiving the good news from the angel who said to them; “I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men" (Luke 2:10.13).

·         The wise men from the East 

Who upon entering Jerusalem asked “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." And even when they had come into the house and saw the young Child with Mary His mother, they fell  down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, to honor Him as King; frankincense to honor Him as God and myrrh to honor Him as Man” (Matthew 2:1-2, 11).

·         King Herod 

Whom when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men became  exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men! Because he knew of the Kingship of Jesus and wanted to kill Him in order to preserve his kingdom.

·         Jesus’ appearance before Pilate

Jesus in appearing before Pilate was asked; “Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice" (John 18:37).

·         Jesus’ death on the cross

Even though this title was used as a mockery but it shows that, everyone knew that He was indeed the king of the Jews because, when they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS” (Matthew 27:29, 37).

Therefore, Jesus Christ being the King of the Jews was definitely no secret to all those who knew Him and this tittle belongs to Him from birth and forever.

·         The revelation of the apostle John

The revelation the apostle John saw with regards to the kingship of Jesus Christ is stated as follows; “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” (Revelation 19:11-16).

As scriptures clearly points out there is a Feast specifically ordained by the Lord so that the nations can come to honor and worship the King of kings and Lord of lords and this festival is intertwined with a yearly Jewish festival called the Feast of Tabernacles meaning that, these two festivals are synonymous and so when you observe one you automatically observe the other.

For this is what the prophet Zechariah wrote “And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, on them there will be no rain. If the family of Egypt will not come up and enter in, they shall have no rain; they shall receive the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles” (Zechariah 14:16-18).

I therefore beg to ask the question, since Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever why are we not observing and commemorating the festival of the King of kings, the Lord of lords and observing the Feast of Tabernacles but are instead observing the pagan festival of Christmas?

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The six logical reasons why believers should not observe Christmas

Let us continue exposing the lies that no one knows the exact date of Christ's birth in order to promote Satan's lie and causing innocent sincere people to worship him instead of the King of hosts and the Lord of lords. 

3.      The visitation from the heavenly hosts

Having expounded a little on the prophet Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the arrival of the King of kings and Lord of hosts let us now focus on the actual arrival of the King of kings and Lord of hosts and prove whether the date of His arrival is unknown as being promulgated.

On the exact day on which Jesus Christ was born an angel appeared to the shepherds and said to them; “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger,” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men" (Luke 2:10-14)!

So I again beg to ask the question, how could such a remarkable day of great joy for the benefit of all people be unknown when it is further stated; “So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us."

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds (Luke 2:15-18).

So I beg to ask the question, if the shepherds experience firsthand the good news of great joy which was destined for all people and when they experienced exactly what the angel told them they made widely known what was told them concerning this child, and all who heard it marveled at what was said to them by the shepherds, how could this day be a secret or unknown?

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The fifth logical reason why believers should not observe Christmas

 

3.      Isiah’s prophecy

To those who are still doubtful as to when Jesus Christ was born and came to this earth as the King of kings and Lord of lords due to the massive deception that is hovering over this planet let us look at the historical and biblical proofs to prove exactly when Jesus Christ was born. But before delving into the biblical proofs please bear in mind the fact that when it comes to worship, one either worships the One and only true God and Jesus Christ or, one worships the prince of the power of the air the spirit which now works in the sons of disobedience and what differentiates one from the other is the truth which is the word of God.

So what is the truth regarding the date of Christ’s birth? According to the prophet Isaiah the Kingship of Jesus Christ began from His birth and will continue forever, and so let us for a moment expound what the Prophet Isiah wrote regarding the birth of Jesus Christ, he wrote the following;

a.       For unto us (humanity) a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.

First and foremost we learn that, this Child from birth is given to us as a Son (the Son of God) and the Government (of God) will be upon His shoulder. In other words His responsibility is to be King and His Kingship began from His birth.

b.      His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.

Since His name denotes all these things, it signifies that, the name of this Child is powerful and remains the same yesterday, today and forever and as the apostle Paul stated; “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).

Imagine the day on which Jesus Christ received the name which is above all other name is practically unknown, ignored, denied and rejected by those who profess to know Him, what a shame! When in addition to this, we all should honor the Son just as we honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” He also said’ “I and My Father are one" (John 5:23; 10:30).

c.       “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.”

Again, please note carefully that, the increase of His government and peace there will be no end and this all began from the day of His birth and from that time forward, even forever and so, whatever day or occasion that commemorates or gives glory and honor to the King of kings also commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and will continue forever.

And so, I again beg to ask the question, why are we who profess to be believers in Jesus Christ fail to believe and gladly embrace the word of God which states; “And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles” (Zechariah 14:16).

Can’t we see that the day which is ordained to worship the King, the Lord of hosts and the Feast of Tabernacles are intertwined? “

·         The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”

This signifies that, there is absolutely nothing that can prevent what was ordained to take place from the day of Christ’s birth from happening as was prophesied. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart: And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:12-13).

And as one can clearly derive from the scriptures the Feast which is ordained to honor the King of kings and Lord of hosts is intertwined with the birth of Jesus Christ and so, when one observes one they automatically observes and commemorates the other because the two are inseparable.

So my question is, why professing believers in Jesus Christ continue to sing songs like, “Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive the King.” Or, Hark the herald angels sing glory to the new born King” and refuse to connect and associate the birth of Christ with the Feast of Tabernacles?

What a deception! However, these times of ignorance God has overlooked, but now command all men everywhere to repent. The question is, will you?

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The fourth logical reason why believers should not celebrate Christmas

4..                  The date of Christ's birth has never been a secret

 The fourth logical reason why Christians should not celebrate Christmas it is because the popular teaching to support the Christmas theory is that, no one knows the exact date of Christ's birth which is both erroneous and deceptive. Unfortunately, “if the date of Christ's birth is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them” 2Corinthians 4:4).

If the date of Christ's birth is unknown as most deceivers have said and led so many to believe it is unknown because of the huge cloud of deception that is hanging over the entire world and because of the denial and rejection of Jesus Christ by those who knew Him for it is written; “Now some of them from Jerusalem said, "Is this not He whom they seek to kill?  Look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? The response of those who rejected and denied Him as being the Christ said; “we know where this Man is from; but when the Christ comes, no one knows where He is from."

Then Jesus cried out, as He taught in the temple, saying, "You both know Me, and you know where I am from; and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know. But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me" (John 7:25-29).

Here we see where the idea of no one knows the date of Christ’s birth came from. Imagine now, in the middle of winter people who profess to know Jesus Christ are delighted in singing “Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new born king” when the time the angels sang glory to the new born King the shepherds were outside in the fields keeping watch over their flocks.

In addition to this, how can professing Christians have blinded their eyes to the festival designated and ordained specifically for the worship and adoration of the King of kings and Lord of lords and which is intertwined with the biblical Feast of Tabernacles when the scripture clearly states: “And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles?” (Zechariah 14:16)

What is so difficult in this scripture for one who professes to believe in Jesus Christ to understand and believe! And remember, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever?

And since Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever one should take into deep consideration and consequences for not worshiping the King of kings and Lord of lord and keep the Feast of Tabernacles which is stated as follows: “And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, on them there will be no rain. If the family of Egypt will not come up and enter in, they shall have no rain; they shall receive the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. This shall be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations that do not come up to keep the Feast of Tabernacles” (Zechariah 14:17-19).

 I therefore beg to ask the question, since there is a biblical festival designated or ordained for the specific purpose of commemorating the King of kings and Lord of lords who is this feast honoring and what is the rationale for observing this festival?

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