The Shepherd's House

The Biblical Season of Christ's Birth

By: Pastor Moh

Dear TSH Family, Merry Christmas!!! As we celebrate the birth of Christ in the coming days, I want to take time to point out Biblical facts surrounding the actual season when birth of Jesus Christ took place. It is very important for us to know the real season on when Christ was born, and why it is important to all of us. Remember that on December-25, we are celebrating the “Tabernacle of God” – the Christ who came to live in and with us. Millions of Christians all over the world celebrate the birthday of Jesus on December 25. We call it Christmas. While most believers enjoy the holiday break and the opportunity to get together with family and exchange gifts, they would admit that December 25 is not likely the actual date on which Jesus was born. The question is, do we have anything to shed some light on the time of John’s birth? The answer is YES. To understand the date of Jesus’ birth, therefore, we must correctly establish the date of John the Baptist’s birth. The story of Jesus begins with the birth of the forerunner, John the Baptist. He is the one sent by God to “make ready a people prepared for the Lord” (Luke 1: 17). Why is it important to understand John’s birth? The reason is that Luke 1: 26 indicates there were six months between the conception of John and the conception of Jesus. If their conceptions were six months …Read More