Ever feel like life is spinning out of control?

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2 Ever feel like life is spinning out of control?

3 Ever feel like life is spinning out of control? Ever need a reminder that, in the midst of the madness, God can be trusted?

4 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I shall know fully just as I also have been fully known. (1Corinthians 13:12)

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6 Now it came about in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. (Luke 2:1-2)

7 And all were proceeding to register for the census, everyone to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. (Luke 2:3-5)

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9 But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity." 3 Therefore, He will give them up until the time When she who is in labor has borne a child. Then the remainder of His brethren Will return to the sons of Israel.

10 And He will arise and shepherd His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God. And they will remain, Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth. 5 And this One will be our peace. (Micah 5:2-5)

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12 Caesar Augustus was well know for taking a census every 14 years

13 Caesar Augustus was well know for taking a census every 14 years Told this was the first census and took place when Quirinius was govenor of Syria who was known to be in office from 6 9 A.D.

14 Caesar Augustus was well know for taking a census every 14 years Told this was the first census and took place when Quirinius was govenor of Syria who was known to be in office from 6 9 A.D. There was a well know census taken in 6 A.D. caused an uprising

15 Caesar Augustus was well know for taking a census every 14 years Told this was the first census and took place when Quirinius was govenor of Syria who was known to be in office from 6 9 A.D. There was a well know census taken in 6 A.D. caused an uprising Problem is too late a date for the birth of Christ

16 Census taken every 14 years, so back up 14 years to 8 B.C.

17 Census taken every 14 years, so back up 14 years to 8 B.C. Ancient records in Egypt describe a worldwide census taken in 8 B.C.

18 Census taken every 14 years, so back up 14 years to 8 B.C. Ancient records in Egypt describe a worldwide census taken in 8 B.C. But what about Quirinus?

19 Census taken every 14 years, so back up 14 years to 8 B.C. Ancient records in Egypt describe a worldwide census taken in 8 B.C. But what about Quirinus? 1764 stone fragment found near Rome honoring a Roman official who twice served as governor of Syria under Augustus.

20 Census taken every 14 years, so back up 14 years to 8 B.C. Ancient records in Egypt describe a worldwide census taken in 8 B.C. But what about Quirinus? 1764 stone fragment found near Rome honoring a Roman official who twice served as governor of Syria under Augustus. 8 B.C. would have been too early for the birth of Christ.

21 Remember 1434 miles from Rome to Jerusalem

22 Remember 1434 miles from Rome to Jerusalem Remember Jewish resistance

23 Remember 1434 miles from Rome to Jerusalem Remember Jewish resistance Remember word back and forth to/ from Rome

24 Remember 1434 miles from Rome to Jerusalem Remember Jewish resistance Remember word back and forth to/ from Rome Birth of Christ likely between 6 4 B.C.

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26 God s providence is often disguised as a problem

27 God s providence is often disguised as a problem The Word of God stands the test

28 God s providence is often disguised as a problem The Word of God stands the test Jesus is the Savior of the World

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