Summary: <br> The first verse of the Birth Story is loaded with context that most of us miss. The power struggles and paranoia paint a timeless political landscape. It sets the scene with history, politics, culture, identity, and drama that help us understand the risky threat of baby Jesus. And when push comes to shove, Herod will kill his friends and family to remind you of his love.<br> <a href="http://www.alterguild.org">www.alterguild.org</a><br> Twitter & FB: @alterguild<br>
