Just want to say I loved the three articles, I am going to steal this idea and present to the youth

MTV produced CRIBS , a show that takes us into the homes of famous people. In the span of 5 to 15 minutes, we can catch a glimpse of all that is important, meaningful and celebrated by this "star." rail travel in italy Taking virtual tours like this through a celebrity's home reveals much about the person and gives insight to who they really are.
The case is no different for Jesus! Not only was the fact that Jesus was born in a manger something to take notice of but the city in which Jesus was born! Jesus made His grand appearance rail travel in italy in a small town called Bethlehem. It is in this small village where He established His "crib." In doing so, He fulfilled a prophecy:
rail travel in italy In Hebrew the word "Bethlehem" means "House of Bread." Could this be why Jesus chose to refer to Himself as the Bread of Life? If your house/crib represents you, then wouldn't you take up the name for your house? I don't think it's any coincidence that Jesus is born in this "crib." It is nothing short of the supernatural sovereignty of God that has the Bread of Life being born in the "House of Bread," Bethlehem.
Going a step further, in Aramaic the word "Bethlehem" means "House of Flesh." Is this more irony? Another coincidence? I believe this is HUGE! Here we have the God of all, who is Spirit, taking on FLESH! He has come. God with us is truly WITH US.  It was in the House of Flesh that Jesus became flesh with us and for us. He would never be the same, nor would we because of this one single act. God was now tangible, huggable, and even kissable, because He was in the flesh. He was able to also feel hurt, pain and even suffer death because of this incarnation. Jesus had become the physical representation of His crib, the House of Flesh.
Not trying to burst a bubble or anything, but Bethlehem in Arabic (not Aramaic) means House of Meat/Flesh whereas in Hebrew it means House of Bread . Both, of course, have some pretty sweet biblical rail travel in italy connotations!
Just want to say I loved the three articles, I am going to steal this idea and present to the youth on Sunday. They will love seeing mtv cribs at lets little clips here and there, and then give them that twist ending about how God wants to live in our heart in our crib that is awesome! Thanks so much for this Marry Christmas!
...I'm a husband, father, rail travel in italy writer , and speaker who loves encouraging and equipping adults to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people. I've been married over 20 years and have three teenagers of my own.