The Russell Moore Show A Reading of Luke 2
Dec 24, 2025
Voices unite to read the captivating Christmas story in Luke 2. The journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem highlights the humble beginnings of Jesus. Reflections on the incarnation explore the deep mystery of God becoming man. The announcement of great joy by angels fills shepherds with awe. Musical interludes enhance the celebratory feel, while the arrival of the Magi underscores the universal invitation to worship the newborn king. This meditative reading captures the essence of joy, hope, and the significance of the Christmas narrative.
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The Eternal Now Of Luke 2
- Luke 2's familiar rhythm makes its message feel both immediate and timeless each Christmas Eve.
- Russell Moore emphasizes that
Divine Vulnerability Revealed
- The reading frames the Incarnation as God entering vulnerability to redeem humanity.
- Speakers contrast divine eternality with Jesus' hunger, thirst, suffering, and death to show solidarity with human experience.
Shepherds' Visit And A Sung Response
- Shepherds in the fields receive the angelic announcement and hasten to find the newborn Savior.
- The episode includes a sung response celebrating that the angels "done changed my name," illustrating personal transformation.