1. At Just the Right Time
The Christmas Experience • 28m
The arrival of Immanuel was a miracle surrounded by miracles. Prophesies from the very beginning of time pointed to the event. Political events were timed to create the perfect window for Christ's ministry. Cultural perceptions were primed to reveal Christ for who he was. Into this perfectly crafted moment, an angel makes a startling announcement to a simple peasant girl.
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2. Favored One
As Mary embraces the will of God for her life, what can we learn about how to find favor with God? As we see the pain that is laid before this "favored one", what can we discover about what God has in store for those who serve him wholeheartedly?
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3. Faithful One
He could have chosen disbelief, but he chose faith. He could taken the easy path, but he took on the scorn of his community, took one of God's most favored as his wife, and took Immanuel as his son. Joseph is often a forgotten figure in the story of Jesus, but in his selfless faithfulness, we see...
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4. This is God's Plan?
The circumstances of Christ's birth have been softened by the passage of time, but for Mary and Joseph, they were a real test. Abject poverty? Scandal? Political upheavel? A torturous 100-mile journey across treacherous terrain, at the height of her pregnancy? Not even a room at the inn!
