| date | December 1, 2009 |
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| message | 2048 • Reliable Information |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:1 |
It’s fitting to begin December by focusing our attention on the birth of the Lord Jesus. For that reason, Alistair Begg will introduce a study in the New Testament book of Luke where find the biblical record of God becoming man.
| date | December 2, 2009 |
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| message | 2048 • Reliable Information |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:1 |
The passing of time has caused the Christmas story to morph into nothing more than mere folklore. Well- meaning people appreciate the story but don’t embrace the New Testament record. Alistair Begg presents a biblical case for the historic reality of Christmas.
| date | December 3, 2009 |
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| message | 2049 • Here Comes John |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:5 |
It was one of the most dramatic moments in all of history when an obscure character was chosen to introduce the coming Messiah. Alistair Begg describes John the Baptist as we prepare for the spiritually significant celebration of Christmas.
| date | December 4, 2009 |
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| message | 2049 • Here Comes John |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:5 |
When we think of the Christmas story, we picture a stable, the manger, and the many people who gathered to worship the baby Jesus. But sometimes we overlook the dramatic details that preceded our Lord’s birth. That’s our subject as Alistair Begg describes the role of John the Baptist.
| date | December 5, 2009 |
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| message | 2576 • On Death and Dying |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Ecclesiastes 12:1 |
In our culture, few people truly want to engage in a conversation about dying. However, few topics are more important. Today, teacher Alistair Begg brings a biblical perspective on death from Ecclesiastes chapter twelve.
| date | December 6, 2009 |
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| message | 2576 • On Death and Dying |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Ecclesiastes 12:1 |
In our culture, few people truly want to engage in a conversation about dying. However, few topics are more important. Today, teacher Alistair Begg brings a biblical perspective on death from Ecclesiastes 12.
| date | December 7, 2009 |
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| message | 2050 • The Angel & The Virgin, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:26 |
Imagine the fear in young Mary’s heart when an angel appeared to deliver startling news: she would have a Son who would change the world forever.
| date | December 8, 2009 |
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| message | 2050 • The Angel & The Virgin, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:26 |
The Christmas season has begun. It’s the time of year when we focus on the story of Mary, the angel Gabriel, and the supernatural introduction of Jesus. Alistair Begg describe these first- century events and how they validate the authenticity of the Christian faith.
| date | December 9, 2009 |
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| message | 2054 • The Angel & The Virgin, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:26 |
Nearly 2000 years ago, in a small town in Judea, an angel approached a teenage girl. His words to Mary have echoed throughout history. Alistair Begg looks at the angel’s message phrase-by-phrase to give us the full wonder of the Christmas story.
| date | December 10, 2009 |
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| message | 2054 • The Angel & The Virgin, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:26 |
There’s a profound mystery surrounding the virgin Mary’s story. In Luke 1, she discovers she’ll bear a Son the Savior of the world. But we’re not told how it will happen. Alistair Begg describes this miraculous and mysterious event that would alter human history forever.
| date | December 11, 2009 |
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| message | 2056 • The Song Of Mary |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:39 |
In Luke 1, we come across a poetic section of Scripture reflecting the heart of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Alistair Begg looks at how this passage of Scripture enriches our understanding of God’s mercy.
| date | December 12, 2009 |
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| message | 2128 • Why God Sent His Son |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Galatians 4:4 |
During this season, we’re surrounded by reminders of the manger story. But for many people, the celebration of the birth of a baby boy in the ancient town of Bethlehem seems totally disconnected with the rest of life. Alistair Begg take a a step back to get the whole picture of the Christmas story and discover “Why God Sent His Son.”
| date | December 13, 2009 |
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| message | 2128 • Why God Sent His Son |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Galatians 4:4 |
During this season, we’re surrounded by reminders of the manger story. But for many people, the celebration of the birth of a baby boy in the ancient town of Bethlehem seems totally disconnected with the rest of life. Alistair Begg take a a step back to get the whole picture of the Christmas story and discover “Why God Sent His Son.”
| date | December 14, 2009 |
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| message | 2056 • The Song Of Mary |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:39 |
Two thousand years ago, a young expectant mother expressed her joy and gratitude for the miracle within her in the lyrics of a beautiful song. We have these words preserved for us in Scripture, and Mary’s description of the coming Savior provides a profound lesson in theology. Hear Bible teacher Alistair Begg describe The Song of Mary.
| date | December 15, 2009 |
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| message | 2060 • His Name is John , Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:57 |
| date | December 16, 2009 |
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| message | 2060 • His Name is John , Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:57 |
To fully appreciate the magnitude of the Christmas story, it helps to understand the role of John the Baptist and Old Testament prophesies regarding his birth . That’s our subject Wednesday on Truth For Life when Alistair Begg continues his study in Luke 1.
| date | December 17, 2009 |
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| message | 2061 • His Name is John, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:57 |
When we think about Christmas, our attention tends to go immediately to the birth of Jesus, and sometimes we skip over the birth of John the Baptist. However, John has a significant role in the Christmas story. Find out more as we study Luke 1.
| date | December 18, 2009 |
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| message | 2061 • His Name is John, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 1:57 |
Who was this man known as John the Baptist? Well, to understand John, it helps to get acquainted with his parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth. And that’s our subject when Alistair Begg continues his study in Luke 1.
| date | December 19, 2009 |
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| message | 2128 • Why God Sent His Son |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Galatians 4:4 |
At this time of year, many people come face-to-face with questions about the reliability of the Christmas story. Was the Bethlehem scene a fact or fantasy? How could the virgin Mary conceive a child? Why did God send His Son, and how does He fit into the jigsaw puzzle of human history? Alistair Begg addresses these questions and more on today’s broadcast.
| date | December 20, 2009 |
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| comments | View Comments |
| message | 2128 • Why God Sent His Son |
| series | Encore 2010 |
| scripture | Galatians 4:4 |
At this time of year, many people come face-to-face with questions about the reliability of the Christmas story. Was the Bethlehem scene a fact or fantasy? How could the virgin Mary conceive a child? Why did God send His Son, and how does He fit into the jigsaw puzzle of human history? Alistair Begg addresses these questions and more on today’s broadcast.
| date | December 21, 2009 |
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| message | 2062 • Christ The Lord, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:1 |
The birth of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago changed human history forever. This is our subject when Alistair Begg looks at Luke 2 as we prepare our hearts for the upcoming Christmas celebration.
| date | December 22, 2009 |
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| message | 2062 • Christ The Lord, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:1 |
When it comes to the biblical account of Christmas, one of the prevalent themes can be found in the word peace. Alistair Begg will help us understand what the word “peace,” means and what it doesn’t mean.
| date | December 23, 2009 |
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| message | 2063 • Christ the Lord, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:1 |
Alistair Begg invites us to look at a familiar passage in Luke 2 to re-live the amazing moment when God became man. It’s a story that never grows old!
| date | December 24, 2009 |
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| message | 2064 • The Song of Simeon |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:21 |
Following the birth of their Son, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. Hear about their encounter with Simeon when Alistair Begg teaches from Luke 2.
| date | December 25, 2009 |
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| message | 2064 • The Song of Simeon |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:21 |
Alistair Begg continues his description of the historic moment when Mary and Joseph brought their newborn to the temple.
| date | December 26, 2009 |
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| message | 2129 • The Incarnation Explained By Jesus |
| series | Navigating the Nativity |
| scripture | John 6:25 |
For many people, the story of Christmas stops at the birth of Jesus. But if we consider all that happened at the ancient scene in Bethlehem, we’d discover that our Savior’s birth fits into God’s plan for all generations.
| date | December 28, 2009 |
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| message | 2065 • Simeon's Prophecy |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:33 |
It was Simeon who said “This child is destined to cause the rising and the falling of many in Israel.” What did he mean? Find out in Luke 2.
| date | December 29, 2009 |
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| message | 2066 • The Man Who Is God, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:39 |
What was Jesus like when he was a little boy? The Scriptures give us a snapshot of His childhood in Luke 2. Find out what we do know, and what we don’t know, about Jesus’ childhood.
| date | December 30, 2009 |
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| message | 2066 • The Man Who Is God, Part 1 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:39 |
We don’t know a lot about the childhood of Jesus, but there’s a brief section of Scripture in Luke 2 that give us some helpful details.
| date | December 31, 2009 |
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| message | 2067 • The Man Who Is God, Part 2 |
| series | The Gospel According to Luke, Volume 1 |
| scripture | Luke 2:49 |
Did you know that the largest portion of the Lord’s earthly existence is the part we know least about? The Bible reveals very little about the childhood or early adulthood of Jesus. So what do we make of these somewhat silent years?