Today is our final discussion for the season and the book. Rachel and I discuss chapter 10 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to go back and read it for yourself. Instead of Advent music tomorrow, play some Christmas music or hear some at church tonight. Even though things are still tough in this world, our king has come and we must celebrate!

Where is Jesus' home? We hear about his early life in Matthew 2:19-23 and prepare to discuss its implications tomorrow.

Jesus' birth is nigh! Listen with joy to this arrangement of Ding Dong! Merrily on High! arr. by Parks, performed by Jeffrey Patry, Director of Music Ministries on organ.

Join Rachel and me as we discuss chapter 9 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

How did Jesus' entrance into the world affect those in power? We hear a horror story in Matthew 2:13-18.

Enjoy another performance by our small bell ensemble playing "The First Noel", directed by Drew Stolba.

Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 8 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

How did King Herod affect the story of Jesus' birth? His influence is recorded in Matthew 2:1-12.

Listen intently to this arrangement of "O Holy Night" performed by Jennifer Thomas on Violin and Jeffrey Patry on Piano.

Listen to our discussion of chapter 7 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.