Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, Dr. Martin! This is an epic piece that every Christian in the West and around the world needs to read. The birth of baby Jesus in Nazareth to Mary and Joseph in a humble stable was indeed the hinge of history. It signifies when God came down to Earth through his only son Jesus to assist the living by spreading the good word and founding the Christian faith. Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew born in Judea NOT a Palestinian or an Arab by the way. He has always been with us and is always keeping His promises to us! God is omnipresent and Jesus’ birth was the opening of a major new chapter in his plans for mankind.
God has particularly always had a heart for the poor, destitute, the meek, disabled, downtrodden and oppressed. For they will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Is it any wonder that the early followers of the Christian Church were women, peasants, slaves, and ethnic minorities who found hope in the Gospel of Jesus of salvation for all and that we are all equal and in the eyes of God. God sent his son to Earth to educate and then save us all! God bless the newborn king, Mary and Joseph and happy birthday, Jesus Christ! Immanuel is always here for us and with us no matter where we are. He has no barriers or bounds!
Outstanding Rod Martin. I have not read your work before that I am aware. I came across your 10 Books list today, Christmas 2025. As a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and a student of the Bible, I am familiar with the over-arching story of the Bible and praise God daily for His sacrifice and His perfect plan.
This article explaining "Emmanuel" is fantastic, a brilliant telling of the story of man and God's merciful plan of redemption. Thank you. I am a new fan of you. An old fan of Jesus... God bless you for sharing your voice.
Rod, Merry Christmas and a happy , healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your family.
I’m Jewish and have family in Israel living in Judea.
Both Jews and Christians are waiting for the Messiah.
When the Messiah comes, I’d have one question for Him, “Is this your first or second time?”.
All the best and look forward to a great 2026!
Brilliant! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, Dr. Martin! This is an epic piece that every Christian in the West and around the world needs to read. The birth of baby Jesus in Nazareth to Mary and Joseph in a humble stable was indeed the hinge of history. It signifies when God came down to Earth through his only son Jesus to assist the living by spreading the good word and founding the Christian faith. Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew born in Judea NOT a Palestinian or an Arab by the way. He has always been with us and is always keeping His promises to us! God is omnipresent and Jesus’ birth was the opening of a major new chapter in his plans for mankind.
God has particularly always had a heart for the poor, destitute, the meek, disabled, downtrodden and oppressed. For they will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Is it any wonder that the early followers of the Christian Church were women, peasants, slaves, and ethnic minorities who found hope in the Gospel of Jesus of salvation for all and that we are all equal and in the eyes of God. God sent his son to Earth to educate and then save us all! God bless the newborn king, Mary and Joseph and happy birthday, Jesus Christ! Immanuel is always here for us and with us no matter where we are. He has no barriers or bounds!
Outstanding Rod Martin. I have not read your work before that I am aware. I came across your 10 Books list today, Christmas 2025. As a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and a student of the Bible, I am familiar with the over-arching story of the Bible and praise God daily for His sacrifice and His perfect plan.
This article explaining "Emmanuel" is fantastic, a brilliant telling of the story of man and God's merciful plan of redemption. Thank you. I am a new fan of you. An old fan of Jesus... God bless you for sharing your voice.
Thank you. And Merry Christmas!
Great encapsulation. Thank you.