Bethlehem – Faith & Reason Nexus

November 6, 2026

The Hometown of Mary and Joseph: Bethlehem or Nazareth?

The birth stories of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke present different details about where Mary and Joseph lived before and after his birth. Both accounts identify Bethlehem as the place where Jesus was born, but they describe the family’s movements differently. In Matthew 2:1–15, Jesus is born in Bethlehem, and the story… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Bethlehem, Biblical Differences, Birth of Jesus, dailyprompt, Flight to Egypt, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, King Herod, Mary and Joseph, Nativity Narratives, Nazareth

January 21, 2024

Fascinating insights into the book of Ruth.

Meaning of Ruth, Hebrew meaning: “Friendship” or “Association”Authorship and Time Written: Uncertain and UncertainPosition in the Bible: Holy BibleChapters: 4Verses: 85Words: 2,578Observations about Ruth: Story of love, devotion, and redemption set in the days of the Judges. Moabite woman forsakes pagan heritage for Israel. Faithfulness in a time of national unfaithfulness rewarded by God. Ruth,… Continue reading

Bible, Bible Books, Old testament

Bethlehem, Boaz, Covenant, Gleaning, Kinsman-Redeemer, Lineage, Loyalty, Naomi, Providence, Ruth

February 20, 2021

The Altar of Incense

Dimensions: 3 feet long 1½ feet square Material: Made of acacia wood Overlaid with pure gold Location: In the Holy Place In front of the Veil Incense Burning: In the morning In the evening Significance: Signifies perpetual prayer Reference: Exodus 37:25-29 Location Guide: The Holy Place: Where the Altar of Incense is situated. The Outer… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages, Uncategorized

Bethlehem, Crucifixion, MINISTRY BEGINS, Miracles, PARABLES, PRECURSOR: JOHN THE BAPTIST, Resurrection, SERMON ON THE MOUNT, TRANSFIGURATION, VIRGIN BIRTH