For our final message in the series (and for 2021), Jeff looks at the ‘unexpected response’ Mary had to the birth of Jesus Christ. On more than one occasion, we read that Mary, ‘treasured’ or ‘pondered all of these things in her heart.’ What does it look like to practice the spiritual discipline of ‘pondering’ this Christmas and how might it help our spiritual maturity and journey with Jesus?

As we continue the series ‘The Unexpected King,’ Jeff looks at some very unexpected gifts. What can we learn from Matthew 2? What journey can we follow with the wisemen from the Far East? Listen in as we discover the beauty of revelation of Christ as our King, the worship that follows, and the generosity that springs forth.

The entire birth narrative is full of unexpected miracles, angelic visitations, and as we see this week: unexpected guests. God’s choice of having the shepherds at Christ’s birth is an unexpected one—but we can learn much from their encounter & response to God’s goodness.

Jeff starts a new series this week pointing to the birth of Jesus. Christ’s birth was foretold centuries before through the voices of the Old Testament but the hope and faith of many had grown dim under the oppression of various rulers and what we now call ‘The Silent Years.’ Let’s explore the unexpected nature of Christ’s birth together and keep looking for God’s unexpected movements in our own lives today.