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CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONS
LORD’S DAY, DECEMBER 25
Esther 9:26-28
Romans 4:25
"For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONS
The Jews named the days of celebration of their deliverance from their enemies in the empire as Purim. It means lots. The reminder letter Mordecai sent, as well as what the Jews themselves witnessed, caused them to establish for themselves days of remembrance. These appointed days of Purim would be observed throughout all generations, by every Jewish family, in every place, and they would not be neglected. They were to be a permanent memorial for all generations to keep and celebrate.
The name Purim would remind the Jews of how Haman’s lot casting (Esther 3:7) for the best day to exterminate them turned into the day of total deliverance for them. Unlike some memorials in the Bible, these days of remembrance for the Jews were set up by themselves without explicit command from God. Neither do we read that God disapproves of it. Their motives were to gratefully remind themselves and all future generations of their great deliverance.
Some think that it is wrong for Christians to celebrate festivals like Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, etc because they have pagan origins. Well, a pagan casted lot to destroy God’s people. But it became appointed as a day of celebration for the Jews. Just like the Purim had its pure motives, the days of Christian celebrations were appointed for special remembrances of the Lord Jesus who came into this world, suffered and died to save sinners, and rose again on the third day for our justification. The believer is once again reminded of these momentous events in history that wrought the infinite deliverance to his soul from eternal loss. Of course the celebrations must not be mixed with pagan concepts and ungodly revelling. The focus is the spiritual significance, grateful reflection and reverent commemoration of what God has done for us. These occasions are also prime opportunities for the Gospel message to be preached as we invite unsaved ones to the church during these seasons.
THOUGHT: What does Christmas mean to me?
PRAYER: Lord, renew my love for Thee this Christmas season.
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Esther 9:26-28
Romans 4:25
"For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."
CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONS
The Jews named the days of celebration of their deliverance from their enemies in the empire as Purim. It means lots. The reminder letter Mordecai sent, as well as what the Jews themselves witnessed, caused them to establish for themselves days of remembrance. These appointed days of Purim would be observed throughout all generations, by every Jewish family, in every place, and they would not be neglected. They were to be a permanent memorial for all generations to keep and celebrate.
The name Purim would remind the Jews of how Haman’s lot casting (Esther 3:7) for the best day to exterminate them turned into the day of total deliverance for them. Unlike some memorials in the Bible, these days of remembrance for the Jews were set up by themselves without explicit command from God. Neither do we read that God disapproves of it. Their motives were to gratefully remind themselves and all future generations of their great deliverance.
Some think that it is wrong for Christians to celebrate festivals like Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, etc because they have pagan origins. Well, a pagan casted lot to destroy God’s people. But it became appointed as a day of celebration for the Jews. Just like the Purim had its pure motives, the days of Christian celebrations were appointed for special remembrances of the Lord Jesus who came into this world, suffered and died to save sinners, and rose again on the third day for our justification. The believer is once again reminded of these momentous events in history that wrought the infinite deliverance to his soul from eternal loss. Of course the celebrations must not be mixed with pagan concepts and ungodly revelling. The focus is the spiritual significance, grateful reflection and reverent commemoration of what God has done for us. These occasions are also prime opportunities for the Gospel message to be preached as we invite unsaved ones to the church during these seasons.
THOUGHT: What does Christmas mean to me?
PRAYER: Lord, renew my love for Thee this Christmas season.
Posted in Adult RPG