A King's Christmas - Myrrh by Pastor Steve Dow on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2025

In "A King's Christmas - Myrrh," Pastor Steve Dow delves into the most unusual gift presented at the manger. While gold represents royalty and frankincense represents worship, myrrh represents a suffering Savior who was born to die so that we might truly live. This message shifts the focus from the "tinsel and lights" of the season to the deep, transformative healing found in the presence of Jesus Christ. Pastor Dow explains that myrrh is a prophetic declaration that Jesus is not intimidated by our trauma, our grief, or our past failures. By exploring the biblical uses of myrrh—from burial spices to medicinal pain relief—we see a picture of a King who doesn't run from our bitter places but runs into them to bring healing and peace. Main points of this teaching include: -- The prophetic nature of myrrh as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice and His role as our suffering Savior. -- Why God specifically chose to reveal the birth of the Savior to social outcasts and Gentiles. -- The distinction between being saved and being healed from the wounds of our past. -- How Jesus uses His presence, His Word, and His Name to restore the brokenhearted. -- Our responsibility to carry the "oil" of our survival to help others who are currently walking through their own seasons of grief. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 2:11 -- John 19:39-40 -- Isaiah 53:3-5 -- Psalm 34:18 -- Psalm 16:11 -- Psalm 107:20 -- John 14:14 -- James 5:14-15 -- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 -- Hebrews 4:15-16 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally