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The angel who visited the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth interrupted their familiar routine with glorious news and a life-changing encounter. When confronted by the divine, we also must choose to listen and investigate the identity of Jesus. As Alistair Begg reminds us, our conclusion about Jesus is of eternal consequence, leaving no room for moderate respect ... Continue Reading 

News of an important event often provokes a strong reaction. The announcement of Christ’s birth as recounted in Matthew 2 calls us to respond even today. In our self-centeredness, will we choose to reject this infant king? Will we turn away with indifference? Or, Alistair Begg asks, will we choose instead to follow the example of ... Continue Reading 

The Magnificat records Mary's response to all that God revealed to her about the child she would bear - a response that drew from all that she had learned about God and how he dealt with his people. Mary's song continues to teach us about the kingdom of God and the Savior she celebrated with reverence ... Continue Reading 

The Magnificat records Mary's response to all that God revealed to her about the child she would bear - a response that drew from all that she had learned about God and how he dealt with his people. Mary's song continues to teach us about the kingdom of God and the Savior she celebrated with reverence ... Continue Reading 

At Christmas, we don't celebrate the birth of any ordinary child, but a Child who was born to save and to rule. In this study of Isaiah 9, Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus is Mediator, beloved Son, Redeemer, Creator, and King. When we consider Christ from this perspective, our eyes are drawn from the manger ... Continue Reading 

At Christmas, we don't celebrate the birth of any ordinary child, but a Child who was born to save and to rule. In this study of Isaiah 9, Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus is Mediator, beloved Son, Redeemer, Creator, and King. When we consider Christ from this perspective, our eyes are drawn from the manger ... Continue Reading 

People around the world enjoy the familiar words of “Once in Royal David’s City” during the Christmas season, but few ponder the deep truths that the carol teaches. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg explains that this simple children’s song illustrates that God became man to save sinners. The Baby of Bethlehem now reigns ... Continue Reading 

People around the world enjoy the familiar words of “Once in Royal David’s City” during the Christmas season, but few ponder the deep truths that the carol teaches. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg explains that this simple children’s song illustrates that God became man to save sinners. The Baby of Bethlehem now reigns ... Continue Reading 

The star of Bethlehem was more than a cosmic wonder; its presence compelled the magi to undertake a journey of eternal significance. Their destination, though, was not a place but a person. Just as the wise men knelt before the Savior, Alistair Begg reminds us that a genuine encounter with Jesus will result in praise and glory ... Continue Reading 

The star of Bethlehem was more than a cosmic wonder; its presence compelled the magi to undertake a journey of eternal significance. Their destination, though, was not a place but a person. Just as the wise men knelt before the Savior, Alistair Begg reminds us that a genuine encounter with Jesus will result in praise and glory ... Continue Reading 

When considering Jesus’ incarnation, what comes to mind? For many of us, traditions, decorations, parties, and general busyness all but obscure the importance and beauty of Emmanuel’s arrival. In this message from Luke 2, Alistair Begg relates the story of an ordinary man to whom God gave an extraordinary privilege. In viewing Jesus through Simeon’s ... Continue Reading 

The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise after she was told that she would bear the Savior. Unlike many songs, though, it’s neither ethereal nor spiritual, but unsentimental and challenging, comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. Alistair Begg reminds us that the proud let their achievements—even their achievements for God—block them from ... Continue Reading 

When examining any biblical text, it is important to ask the most essential questions: What does it mean? Why does it say what it says? and How would the original hearers have understood it? Alistair Begg answers these questions as he examines Gabriel’s proclamation to Mary concerning Jesus. Tracing Israel’s story, he unpacks the historical ... Continue Reading 

It’s possible to summarize the Christmas story in one phrase: “Christ Jesus has come into the world to save sinners.” Alistair Begg unpacks this trustworthy saying of Paul’s from 1 Timothy by asking four key questions of it: who, what, why, and how? The answer? The Lord Jesus entered this world to save rebels through ... Continue Reading 

While most see Christmas as a time for giving, the story of Christ’s birth also encourages us to recognize our need—not for a process or a program, but for a person. As Alistair Begg points out, our plight is that of rebels in need of rescue. Confronted with a clear view of what we truly ... Continue Reading 

While most see Christmas as a time for giving, the story of Christ’s birth also encourages us to recognize our need—not for a process or a program, but for a person. As Alistair Begg points out, our plight is that of rebels in need of rescue. Confronted with a clear view of what we truly ... Continue Reading 

The supernatural events surrounding Christ’s birth are not products of man’s imagination, but of divine revelation, intended to convey God’s power and purposes. Looking at Luke 2:8–12, Alistair Begg demonstrates how God used the unusual angelic announcement to the unexpected audience of shepherds to communicate a crucial message: God has provided salvation ... Continue Reading 

The supernatural events surrounding Christ’s birth are not products of man’s imagination, but of divine revelation, intended to convey God’s power and purposes. Looking at Luke 2:8–12, Alistair Begg demonstrates how God used the unusual angelic announcement to the unexpected audience of shepherds to communicate a crucial message: God has provided salvation ... Continue Reading 

John the Baptist had two assignments: the first was to prepare the way for Christ, and the second was to get out of the way. In this message, Alistair Begg describes this remarkable man and his timely message. Known for his odd diet and unconventional clothing, John was sent from God to break the long silence that ... Continue Reading