The First Christmas
Stories From The Birth Of Christ
The Incarnation Of Jesus
January 2, 2022
Having outlived all the other apostles, the Apostle John was asked to write down his eyewitness testimony to the life of Jesus. With a huge departure from the other accounts, John's gospel seems to provide a more other-worldly perspective, peeling back what was witnessed with the natural eye so we can see the true mystery of God coming into the world. This message will walk you through John chapter 1, the mystical and "other" Christmas birth narrative describing the universal implications of God becoming flesh.
The Wise Men
December 19, 2021
In powerful and yet often unseen ways, God is working over the course of generations, leading people of very odd and strange beliefs to adore, trust and even worship His first born Son, Jesus Christ. This message unpacks the story of these mysterious pagan visitors from the East, who have showed up in Jerusalem to recognize Israel's new King. According their traditions passed down over centuries, and several astrological signs, they believed that Jesus would not only be the Savior who would liberate the Jews, but also the Persians from the tyranny of the Roman Empire. Be prepared to get hit with a new sense of wonder of the newly born king!
Shepherds
December 12, 2021
Quite often, our familiarity with the Christmas story actually blinds us to critical details that can help us unlock the account in a much more powerful way. Where was Jesus REALLY born? And WHY there? Why did the most important announcement ever given to humans go to isolated shepherds in the country side late at night? How was "wrapped in cloths & lying in a manger" a sign to them? This message unpacks this story in a way that will leave you in awe and wonder of the brilliance of God & the powerful significance of Shepherds receiving the announcement of the new born King!
