051. Year of the Bible: The Backstory to Christmas

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Long before the manger, God was already at work. From promises made in Genesis to prophecies fulfilled in the Gospels, Christmas is the culmination of a story that spans the entire Bible. In this special Christmas edition of Year of the Bible, Justin Harlan Smith traces the deeper story behind Christmas, helping us see how the birth of Jesus fits into God’s redemptive plan. This message invites us to slow down, look back, and celebrate the faithfulness of God revealed in the coming of Christ.

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