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Mary and Joseph's Hardship
- Tim Mackie paints a vivid picture of the terror and hardship Mary and Joseph faced after Jesus's birth.
- They fled Bethlehem due to Herod's threat, journeyed to Egypt, and faced uncertainty upon their return.
Challenging the Myth of Religious Fulfillment
- Mackie challenges the common belief that faith guarantees a smooth life.
- He suggests that God works through unexpected and challenging circumstances, contrary to the 'myth of religious fulfillment'.
Jesus's Life Mirroring the Exodus
- Mackie explains that Matthew connects Jesus's life to Old Testament events, specifically the Exodus.
- This reveals a pattern of God working through hardship, not just isolated predictions.