Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Christmas with Gospel reading Matthew 2:13-23: the Escape to Egypt. Today’s harsh Gospel reading can feel at odds with Christmas spirit, but in this week’s episode, Pastor Travis reveals the poignant truths this reading holds. Thank you for joining us today. Merry Christmas!

The song played in this sermon is:

Andrew Peterson - "Labor of Love" [Feat. Jill Phillips] (Official Lyric Video)

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