The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus

270 – Who Do You Relate to Most in the Christmas Story?


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270 – Have you ever put yourself into the Christmas story as one of the Bible characters?

If you're like me, you've probably read the Christmas story so many times, and seen so many Christmas pageants that it seems like the same story over and over, with nothing new or fresh.

But what if you were one of those characters? Which one would you be? Who do you relate to most in the Christmas story?

Have you ever seen yourself in the role of:

  • The shepherds
  • One of the angels who appeared to the shepherds
  • One of the Wisemen
  • Hopefully not King Herod
  • Gabriel, who told Mary she was going to be the mother of Jesus? No way!
  • Certainly not Mary, but...
  • Maybe you can relate to Joseph
  • What about the innkeeper who turned Mary and Joseph away
  • Okay, just for fun, what about the animals in the stable

There's actually one more character in the Christmas story I didn't put on the list here, but it's the person we should probably relate to more than anyone else. Listen to find out who it is.

As Christmas approaches, take some time to ponder how you can relate to each of the characters in the Christmas story.  

The more you understand and appreciate their unique roles in the Christmas story, the more you will discover your God given purpose in sharing the good news of Christ. 

What unique role will you play in the ongoing Christmas story today?

Previous episode mentioned:
Episode 11: Thank God There Was No Room in the Inn when Jesus Was Born

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