Episode 164: December 24, 2023 - Life By Firelight

Eternity Church PodCast

A Christmas Eve sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. What a beautiful Advent season we’ve had together at Eternity! We’ve gathered around the bonfire (or at least that’s what the zealous boiler has made it feel like some days!) and heard the great stories passed from generation to generation. We watched as the Evangelists, Luke and Matthew, took their place by the campfire and began to unpack the good news again. Our children sparked our imaginations as Mary and Joseph made their way to the manger. It was our children that caused us to lift our eyes toward the heavens as the angelic host proclaimed the gospel to the shepherds and their sheep. And into the symphony of praise, our friend Peter gave voice to Zechariah and Mary’s songs. What a blessed Advent, indeed! Listening to Luke, we’ve experienced the nativity from Mary’s perspective. We’ve journeyed the bumpy roads with her to visit Elizabeth, then rambled into the City of David. This Christmas Eve, we join with Matthew in turning our attention to Joseph’s perspective. In Matthew 1.18-25, we find the richness of Joseph’s experience for you and I. Joseph’s story is a one of emotions and trust, of difficulty and grace, of dreams and obedience, of response and salvation. Come join us as we make our way to the manger and set our eyes on Jesus, the God who saves!