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Church of the City New York

Advent Devotional: The Angel's Song & The First Noel

Dec 25, 2023
The podcast explores the impact of Jesus' birth, fulfilling people's desires and offering forgiveness, justice, peace, and love. It reflects on waiting, hopeful expectation, and the sudden change brought about by Jesus. It also discusses how God ends our waiting in unexpected ways, using the example of ordinary shepherds. The fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus' arrival and the meaning of the hymn 'The First Noel' in bringing spiritual rebirth and God's presence among us are highlighted.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jesus is still good news today, fulfilling God's promises and extending love.
  • God often acts in unexpected ways, fulfilling his promises amidst everyday lives.

Deep dives

Encounter with Jesus and the Good News

In this Christmas episode, the podcast highlights how Jesus is still good news today, just as he was in the first century. The Christmas stories in scripture depict people responding to Jesus with amazement and praise. Through his birth, Jesus fulfills God's promises, offers forgiveness, brings justice, peace, and extends his love. Listeners are encouraged to have their own personal encounter with Jesus and let their song of praise resound to the world.

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