Dec 25 2024 46 mins 5
In this episode, I explore the theology of the infancy narratives in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who is both fully man and fully God. Drawing on insights from Pope Benedict XVI's book, he explores the genealogy of Jesus, the Annunciation, the virgin birth, the visit of the wise men, and more, highlighting the profound theological implications of these events.
Chapters
00:00 The Nativity Story: An Introduction
02:53 Exploring Jesus' Provenance
06:04 Genealogies of Jesus: Matthew vs. Luke
08:50 The Annunciation: Zechariah and Mary
12:04 Mary: The Ark of the New Covenant
14:52 The Cosmic Timing of Jesus' Birth
17:57 The Virgin Birth: Myths and Realities
20:51 Jesus' Humble Birth: Cave vs. Stable
24:10 The Shepherds and the Wise Men
27:07 Conclusion: Seeking the Face of Jesus
Links:
Genealogy in Matthew: https://bibleproject.com/articles/jesus-genealogies/#:~:text=The%20name%20of%20David%20in,the%20name%20of%20%E2%80%9CDavid.%E2%80%9D
Did Matthew mistranslate "virgin"? https://knowingscripture.com/articles/is-virgin-the-correct-translation-of-isaiah-7-14
Scott Hahn on Mary as the Ark of the Covenant: https://www.motherofallpeoples.com/post/scott-hahn-mary-new-ark-of-the-eternal-covenant
Pope Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives": https://a.co/d/5zwTNxl
