December 4 - Egypt
Matthew 2:14–15: And [Joseph] rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” (ESV) The Way of the Manger is a road that follows the course of Israel’s history. Israel goes down to Egypt in a time of danger – famine. Jesus goes down to Egypt in a time of danger – Herod’s jealousy. Israel was led out of Egypt by God. God would lead Jesus out of Egypt when the time was right, as well. This is our story, too. We sinners are where we do not belong on account of our sin. That’s not Egypt, but a kingdom far more dark. That kingdom is the kingdom of death and the devil. Jesus followed us there. Through the manger, He became subject to the consequences of sin, even though He did not sin. He was persecuted by Satan and died on the Cross. But, the Father called him up from that realm in His Resurrection. We who are baptized and believe ha...

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