I think we could all agree that the hymns of Christmas are one of the most edifying and enjoyable parts of our annual celebration of Jesus’ birth. We love to sing the old familiar carols, reminding us of the story of Christ’s first advent to the earth, but what about the songs of the holiday, […]

The Jews in Jesus’ time had been anticipating a warrior Messiah (anointed) King to come on the scene, a ‘son of David,’ who would save them from Roman subjugation. “Regal identity was enhanced by the Davidic Covenant, in which God promised David that a future son would reign over Israel forever (2 Samuel 7:11-17), including rest […]