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Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas: Worshiping Christ, the Word Made Flesh
Show: Equipping You in Grace
Host: Dave Jenkins
As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to become distracted by busyness, traditions, and expectations. In this episode, Dave Jenkins invites believers to slow down and prepare their hearts to worship Christ, the Word made flesh. Drawing from Luke 2, Philippians 2, John 3:16, and other key passages, this message offers eight Christ-centered reflections on the humility of the manger, the greatness of God’s gift, worship with gratitude, sharing the good news, family discipleship, resting in Christ’s peace, and rejoicing in the joy of salvation.
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Key Scriptures
- Luke 2:7, 2:14, 2:17, 2:19–20
- Philippians 2:6–8
- John 3:16
- Psalm 46:10
- Joshua 24:15
- Romans 5:1
- Luke 2:10
Episode Highlights
- Remember the humility of the manger and God’s way of working through what seems lowly.
- Rejoice in the greatest gift: God giving His Son for our salvation.
- Slow down to treasure and ponder Christ’s coming through Scripture and prayer.
- Worship with awe and gratitude as the shepherds did.
- Share the good news of Christmas with those around you.
- Lead your household to center Christmas on Christ—or rejoice with the church family if alone.
- Rest in the peace Christ secured through His redeeming work.
- Rejoice in the lasting joy of salvation, not merely temporary gifts.
Takeaways
- Christmas preparation begins with worship—fixing our eyes on Christ, not the rush of the season.
- The manger points to the cross, reminding us that Jesus came to serve and to save.
- Quiet reflection in Scripture fuels deeper joy, gratitude, and gospel witness.
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