John the Baptist harshly confronts the religious leaders who come to him. He warns them what the Messiah will be like, and the image is frightening.
Who gets invited to the birth of Jesus? And can I get invited and not have it interfere with my life?
The Bible says Joseph was a "righteous" man. But is being "righteous" enough, or do we need something more to take the next step with God?
When Matthew gives Jesus' credentials, he lists his ancestors and draws attention to their scandalous behaviour. It really gets us off on the wrong foot. Or is that just the…