The Christmas Star

[Anonymous]

It’s coming on Dec. 21st, the return of the Star of Bethlehem, after 800 years.

Do any of you think something crazy will happen that day? Or do you think it’s going to be the same old same old?

[Anonymous]

What star is it, exactly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

The star of Bethlehem" is a story, like other stories in the Bible and in other ancient writings.

While there may have been a very bright star 2,000 years ago, you can bet it didn't guide wise men to a crib in Bethlehem of a child conceived by a virgin..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

The star of Bethlehem" is a story, like other stories in the Bible and in other ancient writings.

While there may have been a very bright star 2,000 years ago, you can bet it didn't guide wise men to a crib in Bethlehem of a child conceived by a virgin..

Well, duh. Now, back to the fun discussion of the star...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

The star of Bethlehem" is a story, like other stories in the Bible and in other ancient writings.

While there may have been a very bright star 2,000 years ago, you can bet it didn't guide wise men to a crib in Bethlehem of a child conceived by a virgin..

Well, duh. Now, back to the fun discussion of the star...

Exactly.

I’m thinking we need some divine intervention. Angels or aliens? Take your pick.

I’m preferential to the nephilim visiting us.

Or alternatively, having all babies born on December 21st being the second coming of Christ.

[Anonymous]

Or alternatively, having all babies born on December 21st being the second coming of Christ

Most parents these days think that’s the case, regardless of when their kids were born or how much they pick their noses.

[Anonymous]

The rapture.

I mean, we’re close enough to really get there now!

[Anonymous]

I’m not into astrology but when listening casually to others who are, they’ve said there were more rare phenomena in the sky this year that in the past. Coincidence or are we entering something new?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not into astrology but when listening casually to others who are, they’ve said there were more rare phenomena in the sky this year that in the past. Coincidence or are we entering something new?

2020. It’s all 2020.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

So it's not a star, then? And not a miracle either, since it occurs naturally?

Then why does the bible say it is both?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

The star of Bethlehem" is a story, like other stories in the Bible and in other ancient writings.

While there may have been a very bright star 2,000 years ago, you can bet it didn't guide wise men to a crib in Bethlehem of a child conceived by a virgin..

Well, duh. Now, back to the fun discussion of the star...

Exactly.

I’m thinking we need some divine intervention. Angels or aliens? Take your pick.

I’m preferential to the nephilim visiting us.

Or alternatively, having all babies born on December 21st being the second coming of Christ.

Is that Jesus's uncle?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

So it's not a star, then? And not a miracle either, since it occurs naturally?

Then why does the bible say it is both?

Lack of telescopes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

So it's not a star, then? And not a miracle either, since it occurs naturally?

Then why does the bible say it is both?

Lack of telescopes?

Why would an omniscient being need a telescope?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What star is it, exactly?

Jupiter and Saturn will be really close together, enough to resemble one “star” to some. There’s the possibility that this phenomenon is what was referred to as the Star of Bethlehem in the Bible.

So it's not a star, then? And not a miracle either, since it occurs naturally?

Then why does the bible say it is both?

I've always thought these speculations such as this one don't hold up to what is recorded Biblically. Here is the passage from Matthew 2:

"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

There's no way a confluence of Saturn and Jupiter would indicate where Christ was lying in a manger on the ground. If God is capable of coming to Earth as a man to die for our sins, He's entirely capable of bringing a star to indicate where the wise men could find Him.