What’s the point of including genealogies in the Bible? Why are they included in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and what’s the reason for some of the differences in them? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Craig Keener explains the function of Jesus’ genealogies.
What are the origins of Christmas? What are the facts about the nativity story? Where did the Christmas tree come from? How did the tradition of Santa Claus come about? In today’s article, Andrew Dragos shares 7 quick facts about Christmas to help us get the story straight.
What was the first Christmas really like? When did the Magi visit Jesus, and how about the shepherds? In this video, Dr. Craig Keener shares historical background that illumines the Christmas story found in the Gospels. He reveals how the Gospels choose to contrast the powerful with the weak and the illuminating parallels between Jesus and Caesar Augustus.
Each Advent season, God invites us anew to reflect on the beauty of the incarnation—the mysterious act of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Jonathan Andersen offers 14 Christmas sermon illustrations to help us contemplate Christmas, complete a sermon, or come close to the feet of Jesus in worship.
Suffering is part of being human, and God meets us in those darker places. In today’s post, read an interview with musician and composer Russ Hitt, who decided to compose a Christmas album of lament for all those who find Christmas a difficult season to be in. Listen to samples and buy the album here.
What is the meaning of Christmas, anyway? Dr. Michael Pasquarello explains. View our growing playlist of Seven Minute Seminary here.
In 2012, Seedbed ran 12 days of sermons themed around Christmas—the Incarnation, Christ, the nativity—all parts of the grand story of God which finds its culmination in the Christ event. Here is a round up
January 5: John Wesley, from “The More Excellent Way” One point remains to be considered; that is, the use of money. What is the way wherein the generality of Christians employ this? And is there
January 4: Gregory of Nazianzus, from “A Christmas Sermon” Christ is born, glorify Him. Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him. Christ on earth, be exalted. Sing to the Lord all the whole earth; and
January 3: St. Bridget of Sweden, from “The Revelation of St. Bridget” When I [in this revelation] was present by the manger of the Lord in Bethlehem I beheld a Virgin of extreme beauty wrapped
January 2: Charles Wesley, “Hark, How All the Welkin Rings” Hark, how all the welkin rings, “Glory to the King of kings; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye
