Comments on: St. Luke’s Shepherds vs St. Matthew’s Kings

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:38:32 +0000

Hey Tony. I liked the post. It’s not a difference in the stories. It’s a difference in the time it covers. Matthew covers the lineage of Jesus from the line of Judah and picks up with the story of the Wise Men (more than three, probably, as the Bible never stated how many there were, and at that time they traveled with a huge caravan) who visited Jesus when he was about 3 years old.

Luke tells the story of his birth and the announcement. He chose to be announced first to the shepherds. This is significant because while being King of kings, he chose to first reveal himself to the lowest of society at that time – the shepherds were considered dirty, unclean, and the hidden secret of society at the time. Yet, this is who visited him first, and announced the news to the world.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

By: chamblee54

chamblee54 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:14:58 +0000

Thank you for sharing this with us. I borrowed part of it for a post at my blog. What do I want for Christmas? More stories from Large Tony in 2010.

By: royster

royster — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:39:16 +0000

it is indeed a holy day when i get to read some more of your writing. Thanks. And really glad to hear that Granny still has that sense of humor….and, oddly, that dating a Republican is not my cross alone to bear. (sorry i posted this on the wrong comments originally…can’t quite get used to the comments apprearing BEFORE the post yet….)

By: Harland

Harland — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:43:10 +0000

Happy New Year to you and yours!

By: rayrayj

rayrayj — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:51:45 +0000

I have re-read this post a couple of times over the past two days. You’re amazing. You have a gift for highlighting just how special and valuable the seemingly small moments in life really are. Thanks so much for this gift that you have given us once again.

By: David

David — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:21:13 +0000

I just knew you’d post around this time! A good one too! And you can’t beat goodness!!

Merry Holidays!

By: Gregg

Gregg — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:33:56 +0000

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:34:01 +0000

I’ve missed you and coming back from a holiday trip to find a post from you, just fills my heart with joy!
All I can say is thank “goodness” you’re back and I hope all is well West of Mayberry again.
~richard

By: David

David — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:53:54 +0000

Thanks for the post. As my 84 year old mother would say. ‘Being a Christian isn’t about all that bible and church stuff – its about love.”

Thanks for yours.

Dave

By: Moby

Moby — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:42:10 +0000

Well said T.