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Psalm 110 doesn’t mention a manger, shepherds, or angels. Yet it gives us one of the clearest pictures of who the baby in Bethlehem really is: the eternal King and Priest who will rule over all and bring His people back to God. 

In this Christmas episode, we trace how Psalm 110 reveals the identity and mission of the Messiah and how the New Testament writers apply this ancient psalm directly to Jesus. 

In this week’s episode, we explore:

• Why it matters that Psalm 110 is “a Psalm of David” and how Jesus Himself uses that authorship to reveal the Messiah’s greatness 
• What it means for the Messiah to sit at God’s right hand and how that image explains the authority and scope of His reign
• How the promise that enemies will become a “footstool” points to a final, decisive victory over all evil and opposition to God
• The surprising declaration that the Messiah is “a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek” and why that matters more than the Levitical priesthood
• How Matthew 22, Acts 2, and 1 Corinthians 15 each reach back to Psalm 110 to identify Jesus as David’s Lord, God’s chosen King, and our eternal Priest 
• What Psalm 110 adds to our understanding of Christmas: not just the birth of a child, but the arrival of the One who will rule, judge, and reconcile forever

After listening, you’ll come away with a clearer, richer vision of who Jesus is at Christmas, not only the promised son of David, but the greater Lord whom David himself calls “my Lord.” You’ll see how Psalm 110 anchors the Christmas story in God’s larger purpose: a reigning King, a forever Priest, and a sure promise that history is moving toward the day when every enemy is subdued and God’s people stand secure in His kingdom.

Series: Christmas

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The angel tells Joseph to take Mary as his wife because Mary is about to have a son through the power of the Holy Spirit. Then the angel also tells Joseph something about this son. Who does the angel say this child is? 

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In a season where “busy” feels like the default setting, this episode invites you to trade a frantic Martha Christmas for a “Mary Christmas”—one shaped by sitting at Jesus’ feet rather than sprinting through your to-do list. Drawing from Luke 10:38–42, we explore what it means to choose the one necessary thing in the middle of shopping, hosting, cooking, and all the pressures that come with the holidays. 

In this week’s episode, we explore:

• Why our culture treats busyness like a badge of honor—and how that mindset quietly shapes the way we approach Christmas
• The world of Mary and Martha: surprise guests, serious expectations of hospitality, and why Martha’s frustration makes so much sense
• What Jesus does and does not rebuke in Martha, and how His gentle words reframe the difference between necessary work and misplaced priorities
• Four ways to have a “Mary Christmas”:
  • Proper priorities—recognizing that knowing Jesus matters more than doing things for Him
  • Proper desires—learning to hate the bitter taste of sin and hunger for the sweetness of righteousness
  • Honesty—admitting that we cannot earn God’s favor or fix our past through sheer effort
  • Faith—choosing “the good part” that cannot be taken away: trusting Christ and His finished work
• How the “goodness gospel” (trying to earn God’s approval by being good and busy) subtly replaces the true gospel of grace
• A clear, simple explanation of why Jesus came, what His death and resurrection accomplish, and how to respond to Him in repentance and faith
• A closing invitation to step out of frantic activity—even just for a moment—and sit at Jesus’ feet this Christmas

After listening, you’ll see the familiar Mary and Martha story in a fresh way and be better equipped to navigate the pressures of the season without losing sight of its center. You’ll be encouraged to let some things wait, to name your deepest need before God, and to choose the one gift you cannot lose: a life of trust in Jesus, listening to His words and resting in His love.

 Series:  Christmas

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What is there to celebrate about Christmas? I’d like to answer that question by looking at one of my favorite Christmas stories: Job. The hope that sustained Job sitting on that ash heap, scraping at his boils, is the knowledge that he had a Redeemer who was born on Christmas day.

Series: Christmas

Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity launches January 9, but you can pre-order your copy now. Just visit StartStrongBook.org for more details.