Passion City Church DC Podcast The Tragedy of Christmas | Matthew 2
Dec 22, 2025
Explore the intriguing contrast between the Magi's pursuit of Jesus and Herod's rejection. Discover how God initiates our journey towards Christ, emphasizing that it's a long-term commitment. Learn how true worship involves submission, costly giving, and obedience, highlighted by the Magi's gifts and actions. Delve into the pain of the suffering King that the Magi recognized and reflect on how we can respond to this profound truth with joy and openness in our hearts.
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God Initiates Our Pursuit
- God initiates the pursuit; He reveals himself so people can find Him.
- Jon Harkey emphasizes we pursue because we've already been pursued by God.
Hide-And-Seek With Raya
- Jon Harkey recounts his daughter Raya's attempts at hide-and-seek to illustrate God wanting to be found.
- The story shows God initiates and wants us to seek and find Him.
Commit To A Long Journey
- Don't expect an overnight conversion; commit to a long pursuit if Jesus is truly worth it.
- Jon Harkey urges listeners to endure silence, inconvenience, and criticism while pursuing Christ.