Bible Reference: isaiah 9 2-3, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A2-3&version=NIV, Bible Passage: The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
In this weeks episode, Dom continues with the third week of our advent series, by discussing Joy. The joy in Christmas, the joy through the the victory of Jesus, and fascinating look though the timeline of modern Christmas.
Bible Reference: isaiah 9 6-7, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A6-7&version=NIV, Bible Passage: For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
This weeks episode, we continue with the second week of our advent series by discussing the promise of peace through Jesus. And digs into why peace and absence of conflict aren't the same thing.
Bible Reference: Luke 2: 25-38, Bible Link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A25-38&version=NIV, Bible Passage: Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
This weeks episode, Olivia opens the first week of advent. We talk about waiting in anticipation for the messiah. And the importance of hope, and its differences to waiting.
