Today with Jeff Vines Following the Star - Part 1 - 26 December 2025
Dec 26, 2025
Explore the cosmic wonder of Christmas as the narrative brings peace, hope, and joy to the universe. Discover who the magi were, their Babylonian roots, and their journey to worship a Jewish king. Learn about the celestial omens and how a planetary convergence signaled Jesus' birth. Jeff discusses the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, revealing their deeper meanings. Delve into Herod's reaction and the magi's certainty in seeking the King, all while renewing your heart with the true essence of Christmas!
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First Job, First Joy Of Giving
- Jeff Vines recalls his first memorable Christmas in 1983 when having a job let him give gifts for the first time.
- He says the joy of giving far exceeded the joy of receiving and that grandparent gifting later amplified that joy even more.
Grandparent Spoiling Confession
- Jeff jokes about wanting to spoil his grandkids to make their parents appreciate the difficulty of parenting.
- He admits the tension with his wife Robin, who thinks the kids already have too many toys.
Who The Magi Likely Were
- The Magi were learned men from the east and likely came from the Medo-Persian (Babylonian) sphere.
- Their designation 'magi' links to a Persian religious-intellectual class skilled in astronomy and theology.