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This week, we use “Sweet Baby Jesus” by Carrie Underwood to meditate on the miracle and mystery of the incarnation — Jesus, fully God and fully man, wrapped in the fragile form of a baby. As you revisit the Christmas story this season, don’t miss the weight of what God has done and the wonder held in the hypostatic union [and yes, I will define this].

As we officially step into the Christmas season, let's turn our attention to the birth of Christ — not as a sentimental scene, but as the breathtaking reality of God putting on flesh to save us. Join me in the pages of Scripture to explore the humanity and deity of Christ, the theological significance of the incarnation, and why it matters for your faith today.

Key Points

• Why slowing down and reading Scripture aloud (a BITE) helps us engage familiar passages with fresh eyes
• Zechariah and Elizabeth as a reminder that God hears and answers prayer in His perfect timing
• The biblical foundation for Jesus’ full humanity
• The biblical foundation for Jesus’ full deity
• Why the virgin birth matters
• What the Church has historically affirmed through the creeds
• Why the hypostatic union (Jesus as fully God and fully man) is essential to the gospel
• The danger of reshaping Jesus into the version we “like best”
• How the incarnation should correct, confront, comfort, and call us into deeper worship

Scriptures Referenced

• Matthew 1–2
• Luke 1–2
• ...and more referenced in the Episode Guide

BITEs (Bible Interaction Tool Exercises)

• Read the text aloud – Helps you slow down and notice details you may otherwise skim.
• Slow down – Especially helpful when reading familiar passages (like the Christmas narrative).
• Read in a different translation – I used the New Living Translation to hear the story in fresh language.
• Immerse yourself in the story – Engage the narrative as it unfolds to better understand the people, promises, and patterns Scripture reveals.

Additional Resources

• Download the free Episode Guide
• Lyrics - New Release Today
• Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem - Amazon Paid Link
• Bible Interaction Roadmap Bible Study - videos and assignments that will equip you with habits you can use over and over in your own Bible Study - Learn More
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 this week. I challenge you to slow down and maybe even read it out loud to keep a familiar passage fresh. Download the Episode Guide to follow along with Scripture references that display the humanity and deity of Christ. Ask the Lord to reveal to you what aspects of His nature you would rather not think about, and then turn in confession and repentance and believe in ALL that Jesus is — fully human, fully God.

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