Thursday, May 9, 2019

Today in History - May 9

2002 - The 38 day standoff in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem comes to an end when the Palestinians inside agree to have 13 suspected terrorists among them deported to several different countries (Source)

Recommended sermon:

Joy Born at Bethlehem, by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) [Text: Luke 2:10-12 (Audio)]

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the cit of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

Recommended hymn:

O Little Town of Bethlehem

How I Found Christ?

 How I Found Christ? by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)