Word of Life Church Podcast "This Light from the Child in the Darkness"
7 snips
Jan 4, 2026 Explore the enchanting story of the Wise Men led by a star to worship the Christ child. Brian Zahnd connects ancient prophecies from Isaiah to the arrival of the Magi and the implications of their visit. Discover insights into Herod’s insecurities and the rich symbolism behind the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The discussion highlights the story’s artistic impact and includes an excerpt from Jon Fosse’s Septology. Zahnd also shares a personal testimony about the transformative light of Christ and encourages listeners to seek God's illuminating presence.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Prophecy Gains Meaning In Christ
- Isaiah's prophecy of nations bringing gold and frankincense finds clarity in Matthew's account of the Magi visiting Jesus.
- Old Testament prophecy often only becomes fully intelligible in the light of Jesus, Brian Zahnd argues.
John Fosse's Advent Vision
- Brian Zahnd recounts John Fosse's Septology and its Advent setting as a personal favorite he rereads each year.
- He describes the book's scene of a barn birth and a star's beam mirroring the child's light to illustrate the Nativity's wonder.
Christ Completes Creation's Work
- Jesus heals a man born blind to display God's works and to enact completion of creation on the 'seventh day.'
- Zahnd connects Genesis creation (sixth day) with Christ completing the work by bringing light and sight.
