Dec 26, 2023
Ted asks about C.S. Lewis’ Father Christmas in Narnia, and reads the scene in which he shows up. Rod talks about how Lewis was such a good communicator, what we see in the Narnia scene and how it points to Christ, and the joy of God’s promises fulfilled in His Son, Who was born in a manger.
Produced by: Rick...
Dec 19, 2023
Ted asks about the shepherds who received the heavenly announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ. Rod reads from Ezekiel 34 and talks about the shepherd’s vocation, and with regard to any fear Christians have that Jesus’ work isn’t sufficient to save, what God does for us and says to us about how it is He...
Dec 11, 2023
Ted asks about the long wait for Jesus’ prophesied arrival, reading from the hymn “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”. Rod talks about what ‘the factual story’ is in Scripture, the prophesies of Jesus, those prophesies’ fulfillment in Jesus Christ’s birth, and Who He is.
Produced by: Rick Ritchie
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Dec 5, 2023
Ted asks about what Good News gems can be found in this particular Advent hymn, and also what Jesus’ name means. Rod talks about what kind of savior the Jews had been anticipating, and what they thought he’d do when arrived, and how we learn about God’s intent to rescue and live among His people, simply from the...
Nov 27, 2023
Ted asks about what Paul meant when he spoke about justification by faith, reading a quote from author F.F. Bruce. Rod talks about how we see in the writings of Paul that Jesus’ words divide, Jesus’ connection to the Old Testament, what was expected of the Messiah when He arrived, and the contrast between Who Jesus...