Tag: Wisemen

How accurate is your nativity play?

The Sunday School nativity is one of the great traditions of Christmas.  Dish out a few carboard crowns and tea towels, find some white tunics and tinsel, then get the children to act out the events of Christmas.  But how accurate are our nativity plays and how much do they rely on tradition rather than… Continue reading How accurate is your nativity play?

Rival Kings (Matthew 2:1-12)

Herod saw Jesus as a rival to his power. However, Jesus was the rightful king and Herod was no match for him. We can allow idols to become rivals for our affection for Jesus. These can be things we enjoy like food, relationships, sport etc, good things like going to church, serving, charity or things… Continue reading Rival Kings (Matthew 2:1-12)