EP 105: The Reason for this Season

About this episode

The episode discusses the true meaning of Christmas beyond the decorations and festivities.

I love all the bright lights and decorated trees and beautiful packages and cheerful songs that so characterize Christmas in so many people’s minds, but if we miss the real reason behind all those things, we’ll miss the whole purpose and most important part of the season. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Matthew 2:9-10 – “...when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” John 8:12 – “... I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Psalm 1:2-3 – “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Luke 2:14 – “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:10-12 – “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Flanders

Topics covered

• Christmas
• Christianity
• Biblical teachings
• Joy
• Purpose of the season

Keywords

• Christmas
• Christian marriage
• Biblical parenting
• joy
• spiritual songs

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Reason for this Season, Matthew, John, Psalm, Luke, Ephesians, 2 Corinthians

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