The Old Testament book of Numbers gives a Messianic prophecy of Christ’s coming. “There shall come a Star out of Jacob,” (Numbers 24:17) and the book of Daniel includes another prophecy (Daniel 9:25,26) letting the wise men know the time was soon. On the night of Christ’s birth, a mysterious light, a bright star, appeared in the western sky. The wise men again consulted the sacred Hebrew writings and were instructed through dreams to go searching for the Messiah. They didn’t know where to go at first, but they followed the star to help guide them on their way. The birth of Jesus is not only celebrated on Christmas Day but acknowledged by all who observe the year 2009.
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