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The End from the Beginning

Season 28, Ep. 585
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šŸŽ„ The Wonders of Christmas Series — Episode 3 šŸŽ„

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on something breathtaking: Christmas isn’t just the beginning of the story—it’s God declaring the end from the beginning. ✨

Spurgeon’s reflection on Lamentations 3:58 reminds us that Christmas is courtroom language: the moment when the Judge steps down from the bench and becomes your Advocate. šŸ‘‘āš–ļø The manger points straight to the cross, the empty tomb, and the full settlement of your case before the trial ever begins. āœ”ļø

This episode will help you see Christmas as strategic, intentional, and fiercely personal. Jesus came as your Substitute, your Lamb, your Defender, your Peace. 🌟 Your verdict? Redeemed. Secure. Forever. šŸ™Œ

And in the Addendum, we bring needed clarity: this hope becomes yours only by grace through faith in Christ. The gift is paid forā€”šŸŽā€”but each person must receive it. If you don’t yet know Jesus, this episode offers a gentle, hopeful invitation to call on Him today. If you already belong to Him, prepare for your joy to deepen as Christmas draws near. ā¤ļøāœØ

Merry Christmas, dear friend. May your Advocate fill your heart with peace and wonder. šŸŽšŸ•Æļø


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