Introduction Merry Christmas to all! It is again the advent season where we celebrate and remember when God Himself took on flesh and dwelt among us. While this is a time of great celebration where the eggnog flows and gifts are exchanged, it is important to remember that Christmas is not simply a time for holiday cheer. The Christmas story is not just a cute tale of a baby peacefully sleeping in a feeding trough. It is a tale of high stakes. It is a gritty story. There is re