The Magnificat – so named because it’s the first word in the Latin translation of this passage – is a psalm. It’s a poem spoken by a teenager rejoicing over her condition. Her condition is – needless to say – unique in all of history. She’s pregnant. She’s a virgin. And the baby she carries […]
Many Christmas hymns have amazing theology in their words. One perfect example is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Charles Wesley. Its words wonderfully express the wonder and blessing of Christ’s coming along with the somber reminder that He came to die. The following is an exposition of the verses along with some of the […]
Santa on trial for his life. Rudolph – the testimony that can save him.
Luke 2 is really the quintessential Christmas passage. It’s the most complete account of the birth of the Messiah and the text most people associate with Christmas. It’s not, however, simply a narrative. In Luke’s telling he gives us a picture of how God sovereignly works; of how God is the God of power and […]
The God of the universe enters His creation in both glory and humility.
A chronological account of the Christmas story – with notes.
Santa on trial for his life. Rudolph – the testimony that can save him.
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