Title: Go, Tell It on The Mountain!

Speaker: Rev. Jason Van Bemmel

Series: Advent Devotionals 2025

Date: December 18, 2025

Bible: Isaiah 52:7; Matthew 28:18-20

Join Pastor Jason Van Bemmel from Forest Hill Presbyterian Church for Week 3, Day 4 of our Scripture and Carols Advent series. In this session, we explore the powerful history and biblical roots of the traditional 19th-century African American spiritual, "Go Tell It on the Mountain".

Discover how this stirring call to evangelism connects the prophetic words of Isaiah to the humble shepherds in the Judean hills and, ultimately, to our own Great Commission. We also share the inspiring story of John Wesley Work Jr., the scholar who dedicated his life to preserving these vital oral traditions for future generations.

In this video:

Scripture Deep Dive: Reflections on Isaiah 52:7, Luke 2:20, and Matthew 28:18-20.

Historical Context: The origins of the carol and its publication by the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Devotional Message: An encouragement to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ this Christmas season.

Prayer & Song: A time for guided reflection and worship.

"Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere!"

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