The Danger of Indifference

On the Third Sunday of Advent

Dr. Vince McLaughlin’s Teaching Manuscript:

Matthew 2:1-12

Excerpt from Homily Notes:

This is one of the most fascinating events associated with the Advent of The Christ. It was the direct fulfillment of one of the most prominent Messianic prophetic promises found in the Old Testament (Tanakh).

“And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.” (Matthew 2:6 from Micah 5:2 – possibly from Balaam’s prophecy in Numbers 24:2)

This event demonstrates that just because you have elevated knowledge (religious) and incredibly intelligent you can be incredibly clueless and indifferent in your perceptions and ability to connect the dots.

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