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Glory to God in the Highest, Keeping Christmas Christ Centered (Luke 2:8–14)
By: Dave JenkinsShow: Equipping You in Grace
Series: The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview
Scripture: Luke 2:8–14
Episode Summary
Christmas Eve reminds us what Christmas is truly about, not sentimentality, busyness, or cultural tradition, but the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ. In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the series The Incarnation and the Christian Worldview by walking through Luke 2:8–14. We will consider the angelic announcement, the holiness and humility of Christ, gospel joy, true peace with God, and how to keep Christmas Christ centered in a world filled with counterfeits.🎧 Listen (Audio)
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Key Scripture
- Luke 2:8–14
- Romans 1:25
Episode Highlights
- Why Christmas begins with reverence before it brings joy.
- How the gospel turns fear into rejoicing.
- What it means that Jesus is “a Savior, Christ the Lord”.
- How the manger points to the humility of the cross.
- Why “peace on earth” is peace with God through Christ.
- How to resist cultural counterfeits and keep Christ central.
- Practical ways to share the gospel at Christmas gatherings.
Takeaways / Reflection Questions
- What competes most for your attention at Christmas, and how can you re center your worship on Christ?
- How does Luke 2:8–14 move you from fear to joy and into worship?
- Where do you see cultural counterfeits of Christmas tempting your heart?
- Who can you gently point to Christ this Christmas, and what simple step can you take to start that conversation?
Call to Action
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
