Dec 17_Journeys of Christmas: The Shepherd’s Journey

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Dec 17_Journeys of Christmas: The Shepherd’s Journey

December 17, 2023 • Micah Witham • Luke 2:8–20

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Luke 2:8-20, The shepherd’s journey from the fields to the manger. Micah introduces the different interpretations of who the shepherd's might have been and how that affects the deeper meaning of the story. How much more powerful is the story when it happens exactly as the angels described?

Dec 24_The Journey of Christ

December 24, 2023 • Micah Witham • Luke 2, Philippians 2

Micah brings our Journeys of Christmas series to a close with the arrival of Jesus into the world exploring Philippians 2 and Christ becoming incarnate.

Dec 10_Journeys of Christmas: Magi’s Journey to Herod

December 10, 2023 • Micah Witham • Matthew 2:1–12

Matt 2:1-12 - The Magi’s journey to Herod and then eventually see the Christ child themselves. Micah unpacks myths about the magi and then draws attention to the religious leaders and how differently they respond to the reality of the christ. What is religion or faith without a physical embodiment of our beliefs?

Dec 03_Journeys of Christmas: Nazareth to Bethlehem

December 3, 2023 • Micah Witham • Luke 2:1–7

Luke 2:1-7, Joseph & Mary journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. What happens when home no longer feels like home? Micah discusses the difficulty of leaving places that feel safe like home and the beauty of the spiritual journey through the process.