John Had a Point - I'll Be Home for Christmas
JR.'s Sermons
English - December 11, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Philosophy christianity sermon theology lived religion protestant evangelical nazarene Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We're about to the time in the Advent season when the Christmas cheer begins to feel oppressive. After all, we know the world isn't really characterized by peace on earth or goodwill to all peoples. We might relate to John the Baptizer, who, after preparing the people for Jesus' ministry, found himself in prison. What do we make of Jesus' mysterious response to John? How do John and Jesus help us navigate the tension inherent in the Christmas season?