Mary & Joseph could not afford a lamb because they were RICH...

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    Mary & Joseph could not afford a lamb because they were RICH ?
    • The Law of Moses: The Law required that the firstborn son be presented to the Lord and that a sacrifice be offered for the mother's purification after childbirth.
    • The Presentation: Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple to fulfill these requirements.
    • The Sacrifice: They offered a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons as a sacrifice, the option provided for those who could not afford a lamb.













 
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