About this episode

Pastor Tom Hendrikse discusses the transformative impact of encountering Jesus as depicted in the story of His birth.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse leads us through the story of Jesus’ birth in Matthew 1, showing how encountering Jesus reshapes everything and calls for wholehearted surrender. When we truly see Him, we’re willing to joyfully give up anything to have Him, and like Joseph, we’re invited to trust God, lay down what stands in the way, and embrace the One who is better.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Tom Hendrikse

Topics covered

• Jesus' birth
• trust in God
• wholehearted surrender
• faith
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• Jesus
• birth
• Matthew 1
• surrender
• trust
• faith
• Joseph

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 1

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