40 Minutes In The Old Testament CHF Christmas Special
Dec 21, 2016
Celebrate the joy of Christmas as the hosts delve into the prophetic links connecting the Old and New Testaments. They humorously share their favorite Christmas hymns, especially the depth of 'What Child Is This?' and its themes of redemption. Explore the historical context of King Ahaz and the tension between faith and political pressure. Uncover the hopeful promise of Emmanuel amidst darkness and understand the significance of light and salvation brought by Jesus. It's a festive exploration filled with theological insights and holiday cheer!
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Favorite Christmas Hymns Shared
- Chad Bird picks Luther's 'From Heaven Above To Earth I Come' as his favorite carol for its richness.
- Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen discuss personal favorite hymns and a modern cover by Cloverton.
Walking Backwards To Bethlehem
- Walking toward Christmas means walking backwards through prophecy and typology to Bethlehem.
- Chad Bird says the Old Testament's narratives and appearances of God foreshadow the incarnation and inform the nativity.
Isaiah 7: Sign Versus Political Alliances
- Isaiah 7's sign confronts faith in politics versus faith in God's creative word.
- Chad Bird explains the virgin birth sign as God's surprising, creative solution to Ahaz's hopeless political situation.