The Beautiful Theology In The Birth Narrative

Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology

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Talk Radio, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli, Dr. Howard and I will exploring a few of the awesome ~ albeit often overlooked ~ theological truisms in the Christmas story. Because while Jesus is of course the main point and the unmistakable Hero of Luke’s heartwarming birth narrative, if you read between the lines, you’ll find a distinctive trinitarian motif as well. And the Incarnation ~ that is when divine grace was embodied in a baby boy born to an unmarried teenage mom in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago ~ was always intended to be the first of two Advents. Because the infant those ancient shepherds marveled over is the very same Messiah John refers to as the Ancient of Days in the book of Revelation who will return triumphantly to redeem those of us who’ve put our hope in His unconditional love. In other words, there’s an eschatological component to the Christmas story too, y’all! Despite our familiarity with the nativity scene, there’s still some gorgeous facets to discover in that proverbial crown jewel of Holy Writ. So please take a break in your “elving” errands and grab a non-fat, no-foam mocha latte with one pump of peppermint, or a hot spiced apple cider with a hint of caramel, or a nutmeg-laced eggnog with extra heavy yak cream, or whatever overpriced, holiday-themed concoction you prefer, and your Bible, then come prop your feet up on the porch with us. We’re really happy we get to hang out with y’all today!

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0:00.0	Y'all, I am so excited about telling you about this book that is going to set your kids' heart on fire for Jesus.
0:08.5	It's called Indescribable Atlas Adventures by Pastor Louis Giglio.
0:13.9	Now, y'all, this is not boring.
0:15.2	I know you hear Atlas and you think, ooh, gross, I'm going to examine the inside of my eyelids,
0:19.3	but this is not that kind of Atlas.
0:21.2	This is a ticket to this wild adventure around God's magnificent creation.
0:26.4	Louis' book has over 50 beautifully illustrated maps and more than 1,500 fun facts about this great,
0:33.2	big, beautiful world God breathed into existence.
0:36.1	What I love most about this book is that it's not
0:39.2	just telling your kid about the world, it's actually inviting them in to know the one who made
0:44.4	the world. Indescribable Atlas Adventures is the perfect gift to put it in the Christmas tree
0:49.9	for any kids between the ages of six and ten. And actually, I'll tell you, at 61, I love this book.
0:56.8	It's available wherever books are sold.
0:59.0	We've got a link in today's show notes
1:00.9	because you are going to want to get indescribable Atlas Adventures by Louis Giglio.
1:05.5	You're going to get one for the kids in your life,
1:07.2	and actually, you're going to want to get one for yourself.
1:12.6	Access more.
1:20.6	During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology, Allie, Dr. Howard, and I will be exploring a few of the awesome,
1:24.6	albeit often overlooked theological truisms in the Christmas story. Because while
1:30.8	Jesus is of course the main point and the unmistakable hero of Luke's heartwarming birth narrative,
1:37.8	if you read between the lines, you'll find a distinctive Trinitarian motif as well. And the incarnation, that is when divine
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