The genealogy and early days of Jesus are relatively well addressed through the gospels of Mathew and Luke. According to these gospels, Jesus’ heritage was the inspiration for his recognition as the messiah and son of God through divine conception. With the Hebrew patriarch Abraham and 10th century BC king Luke linked to his historical genealogy Jesus is felt to have the lineage to be called the savior.

Flight from the beginning

The very first years of Jesus’ life were ones of flight from the cruel and oppressive. Seeking to comply with a Roman registration order, Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem

to be recognized on a census. It is here where Jesus was born. The journey, however, turned to flight after Jesus was born. Herod the Great was having issues with becoming King and consolidating power among his faithful and not so faithful. Although some might indicate that Herod was a cruel leader it might be supposed that the politics of Rome had something to do with peoples fear when associations about him are made.

The reemergence as Jesus Christ

Very little was heard of Jesus in his mid- years (12-30?) It was not until his beginning ministries began to be heard that his history begins to be taken up. Jesus’ early followers are generally thought to have given him his last name of Christ, meaning “the anointed one” as they heard his teachings. Shortly there- after Christianity recognized Jesus’ last name as Christ giving his full Jesus Christ recognition in the eyes of the church.

Beginnings of public ministry

The gospels are the remembrances of those that new Jesus Christ. They were taken down as those same people began to die. Generally, they each indicate that Jesus Christ began his public ministries after the death of John the Baptist and lasted for between 1-3 years.

From the beginning

The birth of Jesus brought the son of God and leader of salvation. From his early days he was largely unknown in terms of day-to-day activities but as the holder of the lineage to be the savior of all peoples for their sins his following grew. There may be little evidence one way or another as to his true lineage but the end result is a true testament to the power that he was able to generate within those who chose to believe. In a certain sense, the teachings of humility were founded in those intervening years when little was known about the man.

The Lords Day

This day is dedicated to rest and worship. It holds its roots in the Jewish Sabbath but was moved to a Sunday from Saturday because of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ was held on a Sunday.
Palm Sunday

This day marks the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem where he would face crucifixion five days later. The tale of Palm Sunday is told in four gospels and is often celebrated with palms in a manner to celebrate Jesus’ entry into the city.

The spring festival (Easter)

Easter is the most important of the Christian holidays. It marks the three days after Christ’s crucifixion and his resurrection. It is marked by a 40 day period of fasting and repentance called Lent, held just before Easter, and a 50 day Easter celebration which runs to Pentecost. The origin or the name Easter is largely unknown, although the goddess of spring, Easter is attributed to it.

Twelfth Night

One might associate this particular holiday period with Christmas. Interestingly enough, it is held exactly opposite what is usually thought of as the twelve days of Christmas before the 25th of December as is the general custom. When correctly scheduled the festival is held during the 12 days and 12 nights beginning on the night of the 24th. Past the rituals associated with the period historically, it is its ending on the 12th night following its start on the first night December 24th with the adoration of Christ by the Magi. The twelve distinct nighttime celebrations are counted along with twelve distinct days. During these 24 distinct time periods opposite rule tends to be the order/disorder of the day/night. Women may dress as men and men as women. Employers serve servants and servants often take on the auspices of employers. This traditional holiday has its roots well before Christ and is generally thought to have its roots in Pagan rituals. Its end on the 12th night is followed by the beginning of the Carnival season.

St. Andrews day

Saint Andrews day is held on November 30th in honor of the Patron Saint of unmarried women, Russia and Scotland, St. Andrew. Andrew is considered the first Apostle and brother of Saint Peter. Andrew was a fisherman that followed John the Baptist and eventually Jesus at John’s suggestion. Up until just recent times Andrew has had an uneasy rest. His body’s remains have been moved and moved again since the 3d century for reasons of reward and recognition. Not the least of his body’s travels is his head in three separate instances.

Love is all you need

With all do respect to John Lennon, this heading may come off as a little sappy in today’s times. It is, however, central to what Jesus Christ brought to his work in this domain. None is better or worse then another and should be treated in such a fashion. Appreciate the accomplishments of your brother and give him the love that you might want from him. Often the word love is used in a differing fashion these days but the general intent is likely still intact. People have the full range of emotions and need to use them all. This is a need past the teachings of the church and necessary to live a functional life, but let love rise to the top in your life and the rest will follow.

Commitment to oneself and others

Nobody is perfect as they follow the tenants’ set forth by the Lord God, and none would be expected to be. Working toward them, however, is a good place to start. Commitment toward working toward them and practicing them as best as you can is all that is asked by Christianity and, more to the point, the Lord God. As you commit to follow the tenants set forth, you are recognizing the commitment and sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for your sins and transgressions. His love for you and commitment to the word of God has been so written and a lesson to enable your commitment to live a virtuous life.

Making a sacrifice

Nobody is remotely suggesting that anybody make a sacrifice on the order of Jesus, but making a sacrifice in many other ways, shapes and forms is a good way to represent what was done on your behalf. A sacrifice of time in today’s busy world may be thought of as a trifle of a sacrifice in comparison, but it is no less a sacrifice and a recognition of the commitment that is needed in the pursuit of your personal relationship with God.

Just a man

Christianity and its teachings have been passed down and modified through time to make Jesus a symbol and an icon, but at the time he was a man. He chose a life to follow given to him by the Lord God for his people to emulate. Follow as Jesus did and a full relationship with the Lord God will follow, follow some of the teachings and a full relationship with the Lord God will follow.