The Story That Is a Question, Part 3
It is no longer a news flash: The Christmas story is not a story; it’s a question. How is that possible? Because the whole purpose of the Christmas story is to ask a question. Let me explain with a series of stories; and to help us see some connections, let me highlight two key words The children of Israel are slaves in Egypt and have been for centuries. It is a hopeless situation, and there is no indication that anything will ever change. These people will suffer and die in Egypt, not only as individuals, but as the people of Israel. But then, God speaks to Moses out of a burning bush and calls him to go to Pharoah and say those remarkable words, “Let my people go!” And Moses goes to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh won’t budge. In fact, Moses’ confrontation only makes things worse. In a show of force, Pharaoh prohibits the