The Modern Monastic Order Of Saint Simon of Cyrene

And It came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

Luke 2:1

In order to have his name mentioned in the pages of history, Caesar Augustus had to reform a tax system, establish laws for citizens and non citizens, create police and fire fighting departments in his capital city, win a civil war, expand territory, make peace with border nations, keep client states in check, and lead one of the world’s great empires into a great period of peace and prosperity.  All Joseph did was stood by the woman he loved. 

Today’s Sermon Topic: Under The Nose Of Human Glory

Luke 2:1-7

(Thesis) Cesar Augustus was very aware of the things going on in the Roman Empire and addressed nearly every situation.

(Antithesis) Yet, the Nativity of one greater than himself happened right under his nose.

(Propositional Statement) As…