humble king

As we reach the halfway point in our journey through Advent toward Jesus' birth, we pause to reflect on the Joy Christ brings with Him in His first coming, and the joy that is promised at His second coming. It is for this latter joy - "the joy set before Him" - that Jesus endures the cross. This eternal perspective is ours as well, and is the source of joy deep down in our hearts in spite of our immediate circumstances. Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. 

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This narrative Christmas message reminds us of how very human all the humans are that take part in the amazing story of the Incarnation. We are just as human, if not moreso, and just as usable by God to bring about His powerful purposes. 

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Merry Christmas from The Barn! We look at Luke’s simple account of Jesus’ birth, and the millennia leading up to it. The angels sing, the shepherds quake, and we are saved. 

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Each podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn.  Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols.
 
 WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (SONGS OF THE SEASON)

What Child is this Who, laid to rest
 On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
 Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
 While shepherds watch are keeping?
 This, this is Christ the King
 Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
 Haste, haste, to bring Him laud
 The Babe, the Son of Mary

Why lies He in such mean estate
 Where ox and lamb are feeding?
 Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
 The silent Word is pleading
 Nails, spear shall pierce Him through
 The cross be borne for me, for you
 Hail, hail the Word made flesh
 The Babe, the Son of Mary

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
 Come peasant, king to own Him
 The King of kings salvation brings
 Let loving hearts enthrone Him
 Raise, raise a song on high
 The virgin sings her lullaby
 Joy, joy for Christ is born
 The Babe, the Son of Mary

Lyrics:  William C. Dix
 Melody:  Greensleeves 

LISTEN TO AND WATCH DEREK'S COVER OF THIS SONG:  https://youtu.be/Ssd-5C1hbLs

Katrina Shenk concludes our Advent Series, Humble King, with a look at Love.

Keith Blank continues our Advent Series, Humble King, with a look at Joy .

Larry Guengerich continues our Advent Series, Humble King, with a look at Peace .

Derrick Stoltzfus starts our Advent Series, Humble King, with a look at Hope.