Narrative Lectionary 649 (NL417): Birth of Jesus/Shepherds Visit - December 24-25, 2025
Description
Join hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester as they explore the beloved Christmas story from Luke 2 in this special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day episode. While the Narrative Lectionary typically follows the Gospel of John this year, the hosts return to Luke's account because "you got to have the shepherds and the angels at Christmas." This conversation moves beyond sentimentality to reveal the cosmic significance of Christ's birth and its enduring power to speak to experiences of both homecoming and dislocation.
TIMECODES:
00:00 Christmas Reflections: Homecoming and Tradition
02:52 The Significance of Dislocation and Divine Presence
06:08 Hospitality and the Cosmic Nature of Christmas
09:00 The Fulfillment of Promises and the Birth of a Savior
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