Truth For Life Daily Program Mindful, Mighty, Merciful (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 11, 2025
Discover the surprising connection between Abraham and the Christmas story, illustrating how he anticipated the Gospel. Unpack the significance of God's mercy and the themes of humility and hunger as prerequisites for faith. Explore the reversal of human values in God's plan, and see how believers unite as heirs of Abraham's promise. This journey through scripture reveals the depth of God's promises and the inclusive nature of salvation, highlighting His mighty acts throughout generations.
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God’s Might Upsets Worldly Values
- God’s mighty action is described with anthropomorphic language to help humans grasp his power.
- Begg emphasizes God bared his arm to rescue and overturn human pride, rulers, and riches.
Let Conversion Reorder Your Priorities
- Do expect conversion to reorient what you value, making worldly achievements seem insignificant.
- Begg urges listeners to seek an invasion of God that exposes false sources of significance.
Be Humble And Hungry
- Be humble and hungry if you want to receive the gospel; humility and hunger are prerequisites for becoming a Christian.
- Begg says God, in his mercy, is the one who enables that humility and hunger.
Many assume the Christmas story began with Jesus’ birth. But did you know that Abraham knew the Gospel? Trace the line from his Old Testament story to the nativity—and learn why it’s significant for us today. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.