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   Oct 27, 2022 · Jesus, being born in a manger, highlights that there is no place that bars the way for the Lord. All of this reveals how accessible and available Jesus is to sinners. The King of Kings and the Lord of lords came humbly, and His first bed was a manger.

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   Nov 30, 2017 · Manger comes from the Latin word for chew or eat. It refers to a trough where horses and donkeys and cattle ate. For example, Luke uses it in Luke 13:15: The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it?”

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   AT THE MANGER Family Celebrations for the Eight Days of Christmas. In its present form the custom of displayed figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to Saint Francis of Assisi (c.1181-1226) who made the Christmas Crèche or Manger for Christmas Eve of 1223 at Greccio, Italy:

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   • The manger is like a “living Gospel” Pope Francis recalled that the representation of the birth of Jesus is “like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture” to invite men to “set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman.”
   • The origin of the symbol dates back to the time of Saint Francis. The Pontiff recalled that the history of Christmas cribs dates back to days after November 29, 1223, when Pope Honorius III approved the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi in Rome.
   • The manger shows God’s tenderness. The Holy Father pointed out that the manger not only "helps us to relive the history of what took place in Bethlehem," but also "shows God’s tender love" who, being the Creator of the universe, “lowered himself to take up our littleness.”
   • In the manger all of creation rejoices in the Feast of the coming of Jesus. In Admirabile signum, Pope Francis reflected upon the elements that make up the nativity scene that we have in our homes, such as the starry sky, the landscapes, the animals and the shepherds, which remember what the prophets had foretold, that: “all creation rejoices in the coming of the Messiah.”

5. www.shepherdofsouls.com › the-symbolism-of-the-mangerThe Symbolism of the Manger - Shepherd of Souls

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   Crafted from simple materials, the manger is not just a physical representation but also a profound symbol that encapsulates key messages of Christianity – humility, simplicity, and divinity intertwined with humanity.

6. aleteia.org › 2019/12/22 › the-eucharistic-symbolismThe eucharistic symbolism of the manger - Aleteia

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   Dec 22, 2019 · A manger is a feeding trough for animals and was likely the cleanest place in the stable where the Virgin Mary could place the baby Jesus. Christians would later reflect on this profoundly...

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   What is God in the Manger?

   • God in the Manger contains exegetical studies of the nativity narratives within Matthew and Luke’s Gospels and other passages related to the birth of Jesus.

   6-6 MacArthur summary - God in the Manger - The Gospel Coalition

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   What does a Manger symbolize?

   • Crafted from simple materials, the manger is not just a physical representation but also a profound symbol that encapsulates key messages of Christianity – humility, simplicity, and divinity intertwined with humanity.

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   What does the Manger symbolize in the Bible?

   • Furthermore, the manger is seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ ministry, where he often associated with the marginalized and the outcast. The manger thus represents Jesus’ mission to reach out to those on the periphery of society. The manger also serves as a reminder of the core values of Christmas – love, generosity, and humility.

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   Why was the Manger a symbol of Christ's birth?

   • The manger was a symbol —Only a roughhewn, splintery, smelly feeding trough could have adequately illustrated the shocking condescension that the God of the universe displayed through Christ’s birth. “God became man and took on flesh. The Creator became a creature; the One who hung the stars lay helpless in a manger.

   What Is the Meaning and Significance of the Manger? - Christianity

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   Is the Manger a living Gospel?

   • 1. The manger is like a “living Gospel” Pope Francis recalled that the representation of the birth of Jesus is “like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture” to invite men to “set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman.”

   9 Facts about the Meaning and Value of the Manger at Christmas

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   Why is the Manger a symbol of Christmas?

   • The symbolism of the manger, a central element in the Christmas narrative, deeply resonates with millions around the world. Serving as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, this humble structure stands as a testament to the modest beginnings of a figure revered by Christians globally.

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   God in the Manger: The Miraculous Birth of Christ. John MacArthur Thomas Nelson, 2001 192 pages. A Brief Book Summary from TGC. By Casey Croy. Overview. God in the Manger contains exegetical studies of the nativity narratives within Matthew and Luke’s Gospels and other passages related to the birth of Jesus.