A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity

It’s one of the most famous stories ever told: The birth of Jesus.

Shepherds, angels, and hostile Inn-keepers have appeared in thousands of Christmas pageants for hundreds of years.

But when we hear something so much, we stop hearing it. Instead of paying more attention, we pay less.

This episode is an opportunity for you to slow down and go more in-depth with Luke 2:1-20. It is a re-release from 2022.

Learn more about Nazareth, the harsh political landscape, historical ambiguity about the census, ancient prophecies, and what it would have been like for Mary. Oh, and there are no donkeys mentioned in the story — sorry!

In the words of Matthew Henry, “Long-looked for is come at last.”

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