The Christmas season reminds us of  the distance Jesus has descended to be near to us, indeed, God with us. But Jesus's descent also comes with a declaration, a command to believe. Jesus shows us the danger of denying the words that accompany His incarnation.

In observing the incarnation, we turn our attention to Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul's ethical commands for this church flow from the miracle of Christmas. In a few short verses Paul shows us what a feat of humility the incarnation was. The descent of the Son of God from trinitarian glory, to experiencing the torture of crucifixion is the model for all those who would follow after Christ

The Christmas story is filled with rich stories of characters who has a unique perspective on the incarnation. Angels, kings, virgins, and shepherds all lend their experiences to create the tapestry of the story of the Son of God. But what does Christmas look like through God's eyes? Why did he send Jesus? What do the scriptures say happened when God became a man? This week we look at the heart of God displayed and explained in conversation between Jesus and a man named Nicodemus.

In the final message in our series, The Church, we look at a moment in David's life that demonstrates a key element in our relationship with God: Worship. Apart from feelings, experiences, or spiritual encounters, worship happens when we give because of God's greatness.

Citadel Square hosts guest speaker, Ed Welch, counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.