If God could choose anywhere for Jesus to be born, why a manger in an obscure city? Why do we assume significance comes from power or wealth? And what if God’s kingdom works differently? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Luke 2:1–21 reveals how God’s kingdom turns our modern-day values upside down.
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Passage: Luke 1:1-21
