The Birth of Jesus (Yeshua)

December 25, 2025
Jesus was born on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, which is the 15th day of the seventh Hebrew month (Tishri). On the Gregorian calendar, it was Thursday evening, September 26, 3 BC. He was not born on “Christmas Day", which is the birthday of pagan sun gods.

Jesus was not born on December 25. That is the date of a pagan festival of the sun god Tammuz, merged with Christianity under Constantine. However, the evidence is overwhelming that Jesus was born during the Feast of Tabernacles.

Coming of Elijah
Zachariah, John the Baptist’s father, was ministering in the Temple when an angel told him he would have a son. He belonged to “the priestly group of Abijah.” (Luke 1:5). Abijah was eighth in line according to the Jewish timetable for priests ministering in the Temple: “The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah.” (1 Chronicles 24:7-10).

That means Zechariah would have been ministering in the Temple in June, when it was officially the turn of Abijah. If his wife therefore conceived in June, John the Baptist would have been born around March the next year close to Passover. It is the Jewish tradition to reserve a special glass of wine for Elijah during the Passover meal, in expectation of his attendance. So, it makes sense for John the Baptist to be born during the Passover.

The angel told Zachariah that John the Baptist would come “in the spirit and power of Elijah.” (Luke 1:17). Indeed, Jesus confirms that John the Baptist is the expected Elijah. He told the disciples: “‘Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also, the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.’ Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.” (Matthew 17:11-13).

Birth of the Messiah
Since John the Baptist was born during the Passover, then Jesus had to have been born during the Feast of Tabernacles. There are six months between both feasts, and we are told Mary became pregnant six months after John’s mother, Elizabeth:

Zechariah’s wife was expecting a baby, and for five months she did not leave the house. She said to herself, ‘What the Lord has done for me will keep people from looking down on me.’ One month later God sent the angel Gabriel to the town of Nazareth in Galilee with a message for a virgin named Mary.” (Luke 1:24-27). “Your cousin Elizabeth is also going to have a son, even though she is old. No one thought she could ever have a baby, but in three months she will have a son.” (Luke 1:36).

Think about it. "Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14). This verse was fulfilled, as told by Matthew 7:14 "

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us". The feast of Tabernacles is to commemorate when Yehovah "tabernacled" with Israel in the wilderness.

Jesus came not only to bring salvation, but to also fulfill each of the seven feasts (appointed times) given to Israel. He first fulfilled the last feast, the feast of tabernacles, before fulfilling the first feast, the feast of Passover, because He was to be the “first and the last”, and the “beginning and the end”.

Does it not make perfect sense that God coming to Earth in the flesh would be at the time of “God being with us”? That is the Feast of Tabernacles. It is also known as “the Season of our Joy;” so it makes sense for the angel to tell the shepherds he brings “good tidings of great joy” concerning Jesus’ birth during the joyful season of the Feast of Tabernacles:

The angel said: “Behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11).

Shepherds do not spend the night in the pasture with their sheep after mid-October.

International feast
Quite appropriately, the Feast of Tabernacles is the only Jewish festival which is for “all people,” both Jews and non-Jews. Its coming eternal celebration will be for all the families of the earth:

“It shall be, everyone who is left of all the nations which came up against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, Jehovah of Hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. And it shall be, whoever will not come up from all the families of the earth to Jerusalem to worship the King, Jehovah of Hosts, even on them shall be no rain.” (Zechariah 14:16-19).

The Feast of Tabernacles is also known as “the Festival of the Nations;” showing it is not exclusively for the Jewish nation. All the men of Israel are required to come to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Tabernacles: “Three times in a year shall all your males appear before Jehovah your God in the place which He shall choose: in the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and in the Feast of Weeks, and in the Feast of Tabernacles.” (Deuteronomy 16:16).

This means Jerusalem becomes filled up with visitors during the festival, and they spill over into the surrounding regions including Bethlehem, which is only about five miles away. As a result, there is likely to be a shortage of guesthouses in Bethlehem; accounting for the difficulty of Mary and Joseph in finding suitable accommodation.

Tabernacle of God
In writing about the incarnation of Jesus, John employs the terminology of tabernacles. He says the Word became flesh and “tabernacled” among us. (John 1:14). Indeed, one of Jesus’ spiritual names means “God with us:” “‘A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,’ which means ‘God is with us.’” (Matthew 1:22-23). It therefore makes sense that God would choose to come down to earth in the person of Jesus Christ to tabernacle with men during the Feast of Tabernacles.

It is also quite conceivable that the wise men from the east were Jewish rabbis, anticipating the birth of the Messiah according to what Daniel was told to look for, when the conjunction of the planets Jupiter and Venus with the star Regulus, in the constellation Leo, would occur on the day of Trumpets (Revelation 12:1). At the time of Jesus’ birth, the largest Jewish population was not in Palestine but in Babylon, where they had been carried into exile by Nebuchadnezzar. Babylon is east of Palestine; and a “magi” or wise man is another expression for an astronomer. Daniel for example, who was named Belteshazzar, was regarded as one of the magi of his time. (Daniel 4:9).

Star of Bethlehem
During the seven-days of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jewish men live in booths (sukkahs) built with branches of trees. The KJV mistakenly called it a manger. It is customary to leave a hole in the roof so as to be able to look at the stars at night. Therefore, the Feast of Tabernacles is the perfect time for Jewish magi east of Palestine to notice the appearance of the star of Bethlehem.

That is why it is important to note that the magi did not get to Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth, as erroneously portrayed on Christmas cards. By the time they arrived, Jesus was already about 15 months old: “When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.” (Matthew 2:9).

It took taken them over two months to get there. They started their journey after Jesus’ first birthday. This is why, in the bid to kill Jesus, Herod killed all the children in Bethlehem from two years old and under: “When Herod found out that the wise men from the east had tricked him, he was very angry. He gave orders for his men to kill all the boys who lived in or near Bethlehem and were two years old and younger. This was based on what he had learned from the wise men.” (Matthew 2:16).

All of this points to one thing. Jesus was born at the start of the Feast of Tabernacles. He was not born on “Christmas Day.”

HAPPY HANUKKAH!

MAY THE LIGHT OF YESHUA SHINE BRIGHT ON YOU AND YOURS ALL YEAR ROUND!!

MAY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BE BLESSED FOR YOU AND YOURS!
GOD BLESS,
Love, Debbie

WILL RETURN ON 1/5/26

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Verse of the Day for Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
—Luke 2:10

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"Do not be afraid." That's what the angel of the Lord tells the shepherds as they see him and the glory of the Lord" shining around them. They were terrified because the angel was unexpected, glorious, and overwhelming.

So, what can cast away fear in such a moment of heaven's glorious radiance? The joy of knowing that God has come to earth to end the domination of sin, death, and hell over human existence (Hebrews 2:14-15). God has come himself in Jesus as Immanuel (Matthew 1:23) to end the evil one's curse and bring salvation for all people. Terror must not master our hearts, only holy fear, a deep reverence and awe as we realize that God has broken through every barrier to reach us with his overwhelming grace and presence in Jesus. Yes, we welcome this "news of great joy for all the people," and pledge to share it with the world because the Lord has come!

My Prayer...
We praise you, Almighty God, for the gift of joyous love that chases away all of our fear.* Fill our hearts with your joy and fill our minds with reverent wonder as we lean close to comprehend your love for us. Stir us with greater concern for those who have not heard of your Son's coming, don't understand the power of his love, and have not yet accepted your offer of grace in him. We pray in thanks, joy, and praise for Jesus' coming and his intercession for us as we pray. Amen.

Throw The Wrench Into The Works
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Heavenly Subversives
During WWII, the Japanese would broadcast the words of "Tokyo Rose" to throw a wrench in the morale of the Allied Forces. During the Cold War, the "Voice of America" broadcasted ideas of freedom and samples of western culture to those living under communist regimes. Throwing wrenches into the works of the enemy's kingdom is a strategy of warfare and revolution

In the same way, we are at war. There is an enemy kingdom - the kingdom of darkness, sin, and bondage. But you are of the Kingdom of God and of His Light. It's your job to throw wrenches into the enemy's kingdom. How? Where there is a law of hate operating, broadcast the love of God. Where there is depression, despair, and gloom, throw in words of encouragement and hope. Where there's bondage and oppression, take actions of deliverance and freedom. Where there are offenses and wounding's, confound them with true forgiveness and healing. Make a difference today. Throw a wrench into the works of the enemy.

Today's Mission
Today, see how many wrenches you can throw into the enemy's works. Shine the light into the darkness, and overthrow the laws of sin and death.

Acts 19:8
King James Version
8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
Paul then went straight to the meeting place. He had the run of the place for three months, doing his best to make the things of the kingdom of God real and convincing to them. But then resistance began to form as some of them began spreading evil rumors through the congregation about the Christian way of life. So Paul left, taking the disciples with him, and set up shop in the school of Tyrannus, holding class there daily. He did this for two years, giving everyone in the province of Asia, Jews as well as Greeks, ample opportunity to hear the Message of the Master.

HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND WEEKEND!

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“There was a new memo signed on Thursday directing the attorney general to investigate if foreign nationals are using the ActBlue platform to bypass campaign finance laws. Trump wants a report out in six months.”

“Democrats are calling this probe a dangerous abuse of power.”

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