Friday, December 22, 2023

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (3:36 - 3:36) Why Did Jesus Have to Be Born as a Baby? Why Did He Not Come as a Man? Why Was He Born in a Manger? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 4-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing

PART II (4:54 - 4:54) Is the Christmas Spirit the Same as the Holy Spirit? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 5-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing

PART III (6:48 - 6:48) Did Baby Jesus Fuss and Cry Like Other Babies? If so, Is that in Conflict with His Nature as the Son of God? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART IV (7:55 - 7:55) Is It Inconsistent to Say Jesus Was Born in Joseph's Lineage When They Did Not Share DNA? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART V (9:17 - 9:17) What are Your Thoughts on an Ecumenical Advent Services That Includes a Reading by Rabbi and Muslim Leaders? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART VI (10:51 - 10:51) Should Christians Participate in Santa Claus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART VII (13:42 - 13:42) Do We Rightly Celebrate the Birth of Christ on December 25? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART VIII (16:14 - 16:14) Assuming Life Begins at Conception, When Exactly Did the Incarnation Happen? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART IX (18:49 - 18:49) Did the Son of God Give Up His Deity at the Incarnation? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART X (20:39 - 20:39) Why Did God Choose Mary to Be the Mother of Jesus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from an 8-Year-Old Listener of The Briefing

PART XI (22:28 - 22:28) Did God Choose Mary Because She Was a Perfect Vessel? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART XII (24:1 - 24:1) Who is the King in the Song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

PART XIII (25:44 - 25:44) May the Joy of Christ Fill Your Hearts and Homes: Merry Christmas from Dr. Mohler to Listeners of The Briefing