my name is Jesus page 2

my name is Jesus page 2 by ric gustafson


My name is Jesus and my story continues.

As King Herod looked out a palace window, he was a very troubled man. First of all, his physical health was getting worse. He was sixty nine and had a bloated face. He had to hobble around because of an inflamed big toe and he had gout. Other ailments that plagued him were lung disease, kidney problems, a heart condition and gangrene.
But what bothered him even more were warnings that a new King might be coming. Over the years, he had foiled many plots and had murdered anyone who tried to steal his throne. He had ten wives at one time but killed one for plotting against him.
But what bothered him the most was a prophecy from centuries past that a new King was to come and rule their people. He was told that five things would occur to confirm the new Messiah's birth. The first is that a star would rise. Second, that the baby would be born in Bethlehem. The third that the child would be a direct descendant of David. Fourth, that powerful men would come from afar to worship him. And Fifth, that the child's mother would be a virgin.
He was extremely worried and concerned the day some travelers from the East stopped at his castle.


research help: ' Killing Jesus' by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric