Listen "Advent: a weary world rejoices."
Episode Synopsis
As Advent draws to a close, we reflect on the phrase, the thrill of hope, a
weary world rejoices. We're reminded daily of the weariness of our world,
but what was going on when Jesus was born? Why was the ancient world so
weary?
In this talk, we dive into what was happening politically and culturally
for the people of Jesus' time, explore what we get wrong about the
Nativity, and how by reframing our understanding of Luke 2, we can better
understand the Hope that Jesus brings. Because hope does not belong to a
select few: it's for everyone.
By Rebekah Covington
weary world rejoices. We're reminded daily of the weariness of our world,
but what was going on when Jesus was born? Why was the ancient world so
weary?
In this talk, we dive into what was happening politically and culturally
for the people of Jesus' time, explore what we get wrong about the
Nativity, and how by reframing our understanding of Luke 2, we can better
understand the Hope that Jesus brings. Because hope does not belong to a
select few: it's for everyone.
By Rebekah Covington
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