Grace to You: Radio Podcast The True Christmas Spirit
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Nov 7, 2025 The hosts delve into the essence of the Christmas spirit, questioning its true meaning. Worship emerges as the heart of this celebration, exemplified by biblical figures like Simeon, Anna, and Mary. Their reactions to Christ's birth highlight profound reverence. The discussion examines how carols reflect worship and the motivations behind it, including personal and communal salvation. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate this spirit through preparation and devotion, emphasizing the significance of sharing the gospel during the holiday season.
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Christmas Spirit Is Genuine Worship
- The true Christmas spirit is worship expressed as praise, thanks, and glory to God.
- John MacArthur shows this through Elizabeth, Zacharias, angels, shepherds, Simeon, and Anna.
Mary Models Heartfelt Worship
- Worship is an internal, intense, habitual, and humble attitude that rises from the heart.
- Mary’s Magnificat models this wholehearted response to God's saving work.
Worship Must Be Internal Not Ritual
- True worship rises from the inner person and is not external ritual or shallow observance.
- God rejects superficial worship; authentic praise flows continuously from a devoted heart.
