Merriest almost Christmas, OOBTers! This is Week 2 of the God With Us Advent series. In today’s episode, we trace the threads of God’s rescue plan through some often-overlooked parts of the Christmas story—beginning with the dedication of the firstborn, Simeon and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple, the Wise Men’s visit, the flight to Egypt, and God’s eventual call for them to return and settle in Nazareth.
Through it all, we see God as our faithful Promise Keeper—working in both the light and the darkness, weaving joy and sorrow into
His beautiful plan of redemption.
And just like you, I’m re-listening to these Advent messages right along with you. My heart is once again being stirred by the very words I first spoke into the mic so many Advent seasons ago. God With Us then, God With Us now,
God With Us forever.
Be sure to listen in for all this and more, my OOBTers—and don’t forget, this Advent we’re releasing a new re-air each week leading up to Christmas Eve.
// Show Notes //
Let’s take a closer look at the arrival of Jesus long ago by reading the Christmas story to
prep for our next Advent podcast episode.
:: The Christmas Story ::
Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20
:: The Christmas Story With Christmas Carols ::
The Census (Luke 2:1-5)
[Prophecy of Bethlehem: Micah 5:2]
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Christ’s Birth (Luke 2:6-7)
Away in a Manger
Angelic Birth Announcement (Luke 2:8-12)
The First Noel
Glory in the Highest (Luke 2:13-20)
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
O Come Let Us Adore Him
A Search for the King (Matthew 2:1-8)
We Three Kings
Gifts of Worship (Matthew 2:9-12)
Joy to the World
Light in the Darkness (John 1:1-14)
Silent Night (Sing by Candlelight)
What are some things you are personally seeing in a new way/for the first time
from these verses after this reading of the Christmas story?
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The Whole Bible Story // Dr. William H. Marty
https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Story-Everything-Happens-Testament/dp/0764210939/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1699296783&refinements=p_27%3ADr.+William+H.+Marty&s=books&sr=1-5
Advent: The Story of Christmas // Sherri Gragg
https://www.dayspring.com/sherri-gragg-advent-the-story-of-christmas
The Wonder of Advent // Lifeway
https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/wonder-of-advent-bible-study
Star of Wonder // Angela Hunt
https://www.angelahuntbooks.com/books/star-of-wonder-an-advent-devotional-to-illuminate-the-people-places-and-purpose-of-the-first-christmas/
Our Hope Has Come // An Advent Bible Study // Lifeway
https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/our-hope-has-come-advent-bible-study
Pointing to the Promise // Proverbs 31 Ministries
https://proverbs31.org/study/online-bible-studies/pointing-to-the-promise
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