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Christmas Countdown Day 25 - BORN TO DIE

We made it! Today is the final podcast in the Christmas Countdown series. Thank you to each one of our listers for joining us on this 25-day journey of breaking down the story of Christ's birth! Join us in the final episode to celebrate the birthday of the one who was born to die.

Scriptures:

Romans 3:23, Psalms 14:2-3, 1 John 4:14, Luke 19:10, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 2:8-10

Christmas Countdown Day 24 - THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Luke 1 & 2)

Join hosts Ella and Addy, to talk about what God wants for Christmas this year. We also challenge you to read Luke 1 & 2 with your family this Christmas. Tune in tomorrow for our finale episode! 

 

Christmas Countdown Day 23 - HEROD‘S DEATH & NAZARETH‘S NEW INHABITANT (Matthew 2:17-23)

Tune in to today's episode to learn how Herod schemed up a plan to ensure that people mourned his death and to hear why Jesus moved to Nazareth (Mary's hometown).  

More Resources: 

Matthew 2 Commentary 

Christmas Countdown Day 22 -WHO IS THE REAL KING OF THE JEWS? (Matthew 2:12-16)

Tune in to today's episode to learn why Jesus had to flee from Bethlehem to Egypt and to learn who the real king of the Jews is. 

More Resources: 

Article: Why Herod Tried to Kill Baby Jesus?

Christmas Countdown Day 21 - ARE YOU KING HEROD? (Matthew 2:1-8)

Join Ella to dive more into who Herod was, why he sent the magi after Jesus, and how eerily similar many of us are to King Herod. 

 

Matthew 2:1-8, 12,16

 

https://www.gotquestions.org/Herod-the-Great.html

 

Christmas Countdown Day 20 - WHAT MADE THE WISEMEN WISE? (Matthew 2:1-12)

Join Ella to learn about the Wisemen and their amazing transformation during their journey to Christ. 

 

Matthew 2:1-12

 

https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/the-magi-wise-men-and-daniels-prophecy-of-the-messiah/

https://www.gotquestions.org/three-wise-men.html

 

Christmas Countdown Day 19 - SALVATION‘S ARRIVAL IS CONFIRMED (Luke 2:25-38)

Join Ella to talk about the prophets and prayer warriors Simeon and Anna.  These two will play a historic role in confirming that salvation is here- Jesus Christ the Messiah has finally arrived.  

 

Luke 2:25-38

 

https://www.gotquestions.org/Anna-the-prophetess.html

https://randasbibleblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/what-is-the-significance-of-simeon-and-anna-in-luke/

 

 

Christmas Countdown Day 18 - JESUS AND HIS TWO PET PIGEONS (Luke 2:22-24)

Today’s episode discusses the Jewish laws that Mary and Joseph followed when they took baby Jesus to the temple. It also contains clues to the timing of when the wise men arrived, while also discussing the two pigeons in the temple. 

Scripture: Luke 2:22-24, Leviticus 12:2-3, Genesis 17:10-12

 Want Extra Information?

Was Jesus Circumcised?

Luke 2 Commentary

 

Christmas Countdown Day 17 - A MESSAGE TO THE MISFITS (Luke 1:15-21)

Join Ella to talk about the shepherds and their role in the Christmas story.  They received a high honor being the first to hear the news of Christs’ birth… however they were considered the lowest of society.  We’ll talk about why God chose them and how they responded. 

 

Luke 2:15-21

 

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-do-we-know-about-the-shepherds-at-jesus-birth.html

https://biblehub.com/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/shepherds_and_angels.htm

Christmas Countdown Day 16 - THE ANGEL‘S ANNOUNCMENT (Luke 2:8-15)

Join Ella to dive into the first announcement of Christs’ birth and more specifically the messengers who delivered the news- angels.  Angels are often glorified in the Christmas story but very little are they actually taught.  

 

Luke 2:8-15

 

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/shepherds-visit-2/commentary-on-luke-28-20

https://www.gotquestions.org/what-do-angels-do.html