EPISODE · Dec 22, 2024 · 19 MIN
Love: Advent Week 4 – Reflecting Christ's Sacrificial Love
from The Defender Podcast · host Lifeline Children's Services
In this final episode of our Advent series, Herbie Newell reflects on the greatest gift of Christmas—God’s love. He shares a powerful story from Lifeline Children's Services that beautifully exemplifies sacrificial love and the transformation it can bring. Exploring the scriptures from Luke and Mark, Herbie highlights how God's love is active, relational, and sacrificial, and how it compels us to love others in tangible ways. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us remember that God's love makes a way, transforms lives, and gives us hope. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God's love and how we can reflect that love this Advent season.ADVENT ACTIVITY GUIDEYou can enhance your experience with this podcast episode by downloading Lifeline Children's Services' Advent Activity Guide. Designed to complement the themes discussed in the podcast, this guide provides meaningful scripture reflections, discussion questions, and family-friendly activities. Each week's section helps deepen your understanding and celebration of Advent through interactive exercises like creating a "Hope Wall," preparing an "Advent Path," and more. Access the guide to make the season even more impactful for you and your loved ones!LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify
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In this final episode of our Advent series, Herbie Newell reflects on the greatest gift of Christmas—God’s love. He shares a powerful story from Lifeline Children's Services that beautifully exemplifies sacrificial love and the transformation it can bring. Exploring the scriptures from Luke and Mark, Herbie highlights how God's love is active, relational, and sacrificial, and how it compels us to love others in tangible ways. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us remember that God's love makes a way, transforms lives, and gives us hope. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God's love and how we can reflect that love this Advent season.ADVENT ACTIVITY GUIDEYou can enhance your experience with this podcast episode by downloading Lifeline Children's Services' Advent Activity Guide. Designed to complement the themes discussed in the podcast, this guide provides meaningful scripture reflections, discussion questions, and family-friendly activities. Each week's section helps deepen your understanding and celebration of Advent through interactive exercises like creating a "Hope Wall," preparing an "Advent Path," and more. Access the guide to make the season even more impactful for you and your loved ones!LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify
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