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Rabbi Schneider: 本集讲述了希律王的故事，以及他与耶稣的对比，探讨了什么是真正的王者。希律王虽然统治犹太地区，但他并非犹太人，而是以土买人。为了巩固统治，他采取了残暴的手段，杀害了许多亲人和官员，他的统治时期充满了暴力和恐惧。耶稣的降生将导致希律王做出残暴的行为，本集将探讨真正的王者和希律王的对比。希律王表面热情款待三位博士，内心却充满恐惧和嫉妒。得知弥赛亚降生在伯利恒后，下令杀害伯利恒所有两岁以下的男婴，展现了他嫉妒和恐惧的破坏性。希律王的统治是基于恐惧和压迫，而耶稣的王权是稳固的，与希律王的统治形成鲜明对比。耶稣的王权是基于爱、怜悯和公义，他的王国不是建立在权力和统治之上，而是建立在爱、怜悯和恩典之上。 叙述者: 肉体凡胎无法继承神的国度，只有通过对耶稣基督的信仰才能获得永生。要将心思意念放在神的国度上，专注于永恒的事物。牧羊人见到耶稣后充满喜乐，并向众人宣告弥赛亚的降生。牧羊人的见证在人群中传播，点燃了人们对弥赛亚的希望。希律王的仆人听到弥赛亚降生的消息后，内心充满恐惧和希望，但选择沉默。三位博士在前往耶路撒冷的途中，目睹了罗马帝国的残酷统治，并展现了同情心和希望。三位博士到达耶路撒冷，并前往希律王的宫殿寻找犹太人的王。耶稣的降生带来了希望，即使在最黑暗的环境中也能找到希望。三位博士的旅程展现了罗马帝国的残酷统治，以及耶稣王国的不同之处。

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The shepherds spread the news of the Messiah's birth, igniting hope among some who heard it, despite Herod's servants remaining silent. This news rekindles hope for Israel amidst the oppression of Rome.

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Welcome to the Christmas series! The magi arrive at the palace of King Herod, looking for the King of the Jews. Herod welcomes them with false-humility, smiling through his gritted teeth. Something isn’t right.

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As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel.

They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history.

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