WOW! From Genesis 46 33 So when Pharaoh summons you and asks what your occupation is, 34 you must answer, ‘We your servants, like our ancestors, have been owners of livestock from our youth until now,’ in order that you may stay in the region of Goshen, since all shepherds are abhorrent to the Egyptians.” Pharaoh and Egypt are a type and shadow of the fallen world "abhoring" the ways of God and his Saints. Well done. BRAVO! I am proud of you.
I love the Ruth & Boaz connection. In making pilgrimage to the Holy Land, we were told that the shepherds of these fields around the tower called Migdal Eder were the very shepherds who bred and raised the Passover lambs. And, the reason why the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger would be a sign to them is because they swaddled the lambs and placed them in mangers for the priests in Jerusalem to come inspect for ritual purity. So, the shepherds were going to see the good Shepherd, the new David, and the Lamb of God.
Glory to God! This was so beautiful! The part about the 3 kings coming to see the true King and the shepherds to see the true Shepherd really got me. ❤
Oh, this is beautifully and gently presented. I felt like a sheep as i listened to these words..as strange as that may sound.. not the physical animal of course, but with the softened heart of one of them as i heard about my Shepherd's coming. I even thought about your being a kind of shepherd as you teach us and the world. The truth that the shepherds were in the fields where the shepherd and future King David had tended sheep is another beautiful connection. They tended the perfect lambs that were destined for the Temple. It is part of the story that you perhaps chose not to mention, which is understandable because it is hard to think about at Nativity.. Blessed Nativity to all..☦💝☦
The closer you look, the more you find! There were things we didn't fit in this episode and things we learned since. The Gospel story truly is beyond remarkable!
Just discovered your channel and I’ve been binging your videos! You express the information so well and the editing is great. There’s not a lot of Orthodox content on the Internet….so this is wonderful!
I just studied this topic, and then your message popped up. In "THE BOOK OF THE BEE", Syriac Text, (1888-reprint 2011) by Ernest Wallis Budge, M.A. (1857-1934) CHRISTS College Cambridge, England. Chapter 36 (XXXVI), pg 68: And the shepherds went and entered the cave, and they saw as the angel had said to them. The names of the shepherds were these: Asher, Zebulon, Justus, Nicodemus, Joseph, Barshabba, and Jose: seven in number.
Patristix: Just found your channel, but I love it! It seems that the UK is such a hot mess right now, but I definitely want to spend Christmas there before I croak. What’s the best, most festive region on England/Scotland/Wales? I refuse to spend much time in London! Merry Christmas!!!
I had never noticed that Shepherd-King parallel in King David, and I'd never heard it said that the shepherds were in the fields of Ruth and Boaz. Thanks, guys!
I've been searching the Internet like crazy, im really considering the orthodox faith but im from cape town south africa and here's only like 3 churches in my town (which are far from me) so i don't got a spiritual father or priest etc, are there certain times which the orthodox Christians fast on wednesdays and fridays
WOW!
From Genesis 46
33 So when Pharaoh summons you and asks what your occupation is, 34 you must answer, ‘We your servants, like our ancestors, have been owners of livestock from our youth until now,’ in order that you may stay in the region of Goshen, since all shepherds are abhorrent to the Egyptians.”
Pharaoh and Egypt are a type and shadow of the fallen world "abhoring" the ways of God and his Saints.
Well done. BRAVO! I am proud of you.
I love the Ruth & Boaz connection. In making pilgrimage to the Holy Land, we were told that the shepherds of these fields around the tower called Migdal Eder were the very shepherds who bred and raised the Passover lambs. And, the reason why the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger would be a sign to them is because they swaddled the lambs and placed them in mangers for the priests in Jerusalem to come inspect for ritual purity. So, the shepherds were going to see the good Shepherd, the new David, and the Lamb of God.
The production quality of your videos is on another level! And the content is great as well!
The interconnections in the Bible always surprise me, thank you always for these videos
Glory to God! This was so beautiful! The part about the 3 kings coming to see the true King and the shepherds to see the true Shepherd really got me. ❤
Thank you for this beautiful and incredible typological teaching. I do love my Orthodox brothers and sisters.
Oh, this is beautifully and gently presented. I felt like a sheep as i listened to these words..as strange as that may sound.. not the physical animal of course, but with the softened heart of one of them as i heard about my Shepherd's coming.
I even thought about your being a kind of shepherd as you teach us and the world.
The truth that the shepherds were in the fields where the shepherd and future King David had tended sheep is another beautiful connection.
They tended the perfect lambs that were destined for the Temple. It is part of the story that you perhaps chose not to mention, which is understandable because it is hard to think about at Nativity..
Blessed Nativity to all..☦💝☦
Some really cool connections here that I never knew about. Thank you guys!
The closer you look, the more you find! There were things we didn't fit in this episode and things we learned since. The Gospel story truly is beyond remarkable!
I just subscribed to your channel, brothers
Many wishes from Greece
Just found you not too long ago! Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels.
Glad you're here!
Thank you. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Love your Christmas series.
Just discovered your channel and I’ve been binging your videos! You express the information so well and the editing is great. There’s not a lot of Orthodox content on the Internet….so this is wonderful!
Glad you are enjoying them! Merry Christmas!
magnificent video!
Thank you for filling us in!
Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf ❤ subscribed
"From innocence to philosophy...".
Would not have expected such words...☦☦
Hey first comment lol! Love seeing your new videos guys!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you
Love this, God bless ! 🙌
I just studied this topic, and then your message popped up. In "THE BOOK OF THE BEE", Syriac Text, (1888-reprint 2011) by Ernest Wallis Budge, M.A. (1857-1934) CHRISTS College Cambridge, England. Chapter 36 (XXXVI), pg 68: And the shepherds went and entered the cave, and they saw as the angel had said to them. The names of the shepherds were these: Asher, Zebulon, Justus, Nicodemus, Joseph, Barshabba, and Jose: seven in number.
Very informative, thank you. Have a merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Patristix:
Just found your channel, but I love it!
It seems that the UK is such a hot mess right now, but I definitely want to spend Christmas there before I croak.
What’s the best, most festive region on England/Scotland/Wales? I refuse to spend much time in London!
Merry Christmas!!!
Great video! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you, wonderful video!
I had never noticed that Shepherd-King parallel in King David, and I'd never heard it said that the shepherds were in the fields of Ruth and Boaz. Thanks, guys!
Definitely adds to the Christmas story thinking of these things!
Loving these videos. Anyways, next year, you could do a Halloweens origins like you did Christmas and Easter?
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I've been searching the Internet like crazy, im really considering the orthodox faith but im from cape town south africa and here's only like 3 churches in my town (which are far from me) so i don't got a spiritual father or priest etc, are there certain times which the orthodox Christians fast on wednesdays and fridays
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Thanks again for the video. It helps me in my journey in faith. Just one question what happened to the sword?
We figured it wasn't so Christmassy for the Christmas episodes. It'll be back soon enough though!
Modern archeology and exegesis say Christ was born on the main floor if the house which AJOINED the animal quarters. No caves or barns.