Christmas: the Whole Story Week 1: “Promise in the Silence”

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The episode discusses the themes of trust in God's promises during difficult times, focusing on the Christmas story and its significance.

Christmas: the Whole Story Week 1: “ Promise in the Silence ” POINT #1 – TRUST IN THE DARK WHAT YOU KNOW TO BE TRUE IN THE LIGHT “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” ( Isaiah 9:2 **, NLT**) “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ( Isaiah 9:6 **, NLT**) POINT #2 – GOD IS WORKING TO TURN HEARTS ““Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”” ( Malachi 4:5-6 **, NLT**) POINT #3 – GOD’S PROMISES ARRIVE IN PERFECT TIME “When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They had no…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Powis Sr.

Topics covered

• Christmas
• Faith
• God's Promises
• Trust
• Spiritual Growth

Keywords

• Christmas
• Promise
• Silence
• Trust
• God
• Isaiah
• Malachi
• Zechariah
• Elizabeth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Isaiah, Malachi

Places: Judea