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WHEN WAS JESUS BORN?: M. M. NINAN<br />
b. Argument Based on Emmanuel<br />
"We are given a possible clue about the time of the birth by the angel<br />
who appeared to the shepherds. He said, "Do not be afraid. I bring you<br />
good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10).<br />
There are actually two clues here. Succoth is a festival of joy, and it is<br />
also known as the "Festival of the Nations". The angel <strong>was</strong> actually<br />
giving them a greeting for the Festival of Succoth. This is the only<br />
festival where the nations are positively encouraged to participate<br />
(Zechariah 14:16-19). "<br />
"The birth of Yeshua at Succoth fulfils another prophecy: "The virgin<br />
will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him<br />
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