The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Advent 2023
3 December 2023 - 24 December 2023
Jesus famously received gold, frankincense and myrrh from the Magi - is there any significance to this? This Advent, let´s discover how these gifts pointed forward to Jesus´future where He Himself would become, for the world, the ultimate gift that keeps on giving!
Episode/s · 4
Speaker/s · Nate Harley · David Roberts · Peter Steggals · John Hamilton
Scripture/s · Matthew 2:1-12; Ephesians 2:1-10 · Hebrews 2:17; 4:14-15 · John 1:29-36 · Matthew 2
Episode List
1 · Gold for the King (of Kings)
December 03, 2023 · Nate Harley
Do you think of rulers or politicians as gifts? It’s not likely – unless you’re being ironic! How then is Jesus as King a gift? And how is it relevant for us today?
2 · Frankincense for the (High) Priest
December 11, 2023 · David Roberts
"For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people."
3 · Myrrh for the Sacrificial Lamb
December 17, 2023 · Peter Steggals
“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
4 · Savior for the World
December 24, 2023 · John Hamilton
"They saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." More than the presence of a baby, the Magi experienced the presence of God.