Truth For Life Daily Program When? What? Why? (Part 1 of 3)
Dec 13, 2025
Dive into the significance of nativity scenes and the profound questions surrounding Christ's incarnation. Explore the timing of His arrival, emphasizing how history and geography supported this divine moment. Alistair Begg discusses modern misconceptions about Jesus and connects them to a broader cultural search for meaning. Discover the rich context of Galatians 4, showcasing God's purposeful intervention in history through the coming of His Son.
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Christ's Coming Was Divinely Timed
- Paul presents Christ's coming as a divine appointment with timing decided by God's eternal decree.
- The phrase "when the time had fully come" stresses purposefulness, not accident.
Children's Funny Misunderstandings
- Alistair shares children's amusing misunderstandings of Jesus and Christianity.
- Examples include equating Jesus with Robin Hood and Christians with vegetable growers.
A Childhood Lesson In Clear Reporting
- Alistair recalls wanting to be a journalist and learning to answer who, what, when, where, why.
- His first and only published piece described a truck crashing through a yard and taught him concise reporting.
At Christmas, holiday lights and festive displays, often including nativity scenes, abound. But while the manger scene is familiar, many don’t understand why it’s significant. Explore key questions surrounding Christ’s incarnation, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.