Our Bible study this Christmas Sunday concludes the "reason for the season" mini-series. We began with "Why Simeon Meeting the Baby Jesus Is So Profound," Vol. 38. Then stepped back and discussed, "Mary and Elizabeth, Both Miraculously Pregnant, Have a Visitation," Vol. 39. Followed by last week's Isaiah Foretells the Coming of Christ," Vol. 40. And now, "Why Jesus Was Born Jewish" - a "controversial" topic that necessitates me donning extra-strength body armor.
But before some readers unleash poison arrows through cyberspace, here is a personal Jewish Christmas story that might help reduce the castigation and vitriol heading my way.
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