The Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas! We are wrapping up our Christmas Tree series by looking at the theme of hope during Christmas, tracing its interruptions through history. As we look back on Jesus's family tree, we end with Mary, and we see how hope disrupted her plans with the unexpected birth of our Savior.

The message concludes by highlighting hope for all people, symbolized by the Magi from the East, and connects the Christmas tree to the cross, symbolizing the profound hope brought through the Savior's sacrifice.

Welcome to week three of our series, the Christmas Tree, where we're digging into the family tree of Jesus. Meet David, a legendary figure mentioned in Matthew 1, and find out why he's so crucial to Jesus's family tree. We're talking about his ups, his downs, and everything in between.

This week, we're unpacking some life lessons from David's journey—like how our choices have consequences, why having honest friends matters, and the fact that no matter what mess we make, God has an unconditional covenant with His Church, and He will never leave us. This message is all about the real, messy, and beautiful side of Christmas.

Throughout The Christmas Tree series, we will explore four surprising stories in Jesus' family tree found in Matthew 1:1-6. This week is the story of Ruth, the most romantic story amid the darkest moment in Isreal history, the period of Judges. David plays the movie, walking us through the entire book of Ruth, showing us how God is at work both then and now.

Throughout The Christmas Tree series, we will explore four surprising stories in Jesus' family tree found in Matthew 1:1-6. David Marvin starts with Rehab and her transformation from a labeled prostitute to a key figure in the royal lineage of God. Rahab's story from Joshua 2 illustrates God's pursuit, rescue, and transformative grace.