Today’s episode connects the familiar Christmas narrative in Luke 2 with the rich biblical symbolism of Jesus as the Bread of Life. From the tabernacle’s bread of presence—renewed weekly as a sign of God’s nearness—to the very name of Bethlehem, “House of Bread,” Scripture points us to the One who would bring a better, lasting nourishment. When Christ was born and laid in a manger, God Himself came to dwell among His people, offering not a symbol but His own eternal presence and provision. This episode invites listeners to marvel with the shepherds, treasure the mystery with Mary, and find life-giving sustenance in Jesus, the true Bread of Life.

In this episode of Behold Your King, we draw a dramatic line from the angelic promise given to Mary in Nazareth to the heavenly worship scene in which Jesus— the Lamb once slain—takes the scroll and opens its seals. The same child Mary conceived by the Spirit is later recognized in heaven as the Lion of Judah, worthy to redeem people from every tribe, language, and nation by His blood. While Mary responded with fear turned praise, the elders and living creatures in Revelation respond with worship because Jesus has conquered sin and secured a kingdom of priests for God. This episode invites listeners to remember how the humble beginnings of Bethlehem lead to cosmic redemption, and to respond with worship and gratitude in our hearts for the King who is truly worthy.

Today’s episode weaves together Micah’s sweeping prophecy and Matthew’s account of the Magi to reveal a stunning truth: God’s plan to redeem the nations cannot be stopped—not by kings, empires, or spiritual forces. The prophets foresaw a day when people from every corner of the earth would stream toward the mountain of the Lord, seeking His ways and His peace. In the birth of Jesus, this promise begins to take shape as wise men travel far to worship the newborn King, while Herod trembles and schemes in vain. God’s sovereignty shines as His purposes advance unhindered, reminding us that the kingdom Jesus inaugurated still draws hearts today. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the certainty of God’s plans, the response of earthly powers to Christ’s rule, and the ongoing mission of spreading the good news of the King who cannot be stopped.

In today’s episode, we witness the moment when Simeon—moved by the Holy Spirit—holds the infant Jesus and recognizes Him as the long-awaited light for the nations. Isaiah’s prophecy comes into sharp focus as Simeon blesses God, declaring that salvation has arrived for both Israel and the Gentiles. Yet he also warns that this child will be the dividing line—many will rise, and many will fall based on their response to Him. Jesus, the true Light of the World, brings unity where there was division and restores what was broken through His redeeming work. Through the newborn Messiah, God begins gathering a kingdom made up of people from every nation, fulfilling His promise that salvation would reach the ends of the earth.

Today’s episode ties the covenant God made with David to the humble yet world-changing birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the city of David. Long before Mary wrapped her newborn Son in swaddling cloths, God had promised David an heir whose throne would last forever. Jesus, born into David’s line, fulfills that promise as the eternal King who builds not a stone temple, but a dwelling place in the hearts of His people. As the angels announce good news to terrified shepherds and heaven bursts into praise, we see the arrival of the perfect ruler humanity has longed for—one who brings peace, salvation, and fellowship with God.

In this episode of Behold Your King, we link God’s ancient covenant with Abraham to Mary’s joyful song in the hill country of Judah. God promised Abram a son, a shield, and a reward—and through that promised offspring, a nation as countless as the stars. Generations later, Mary recognizes that the child in her womb is the long-awaited fulfillment of that covenant, the mercy God swore to Abraham and his descendants forever. As Mary magnifies the Lord, we see that Jesus Himself is the true covenant-keeping Son: the one whose broken body shields His people from God’s wrath and gathers them into a redeemed family. Through King Jesus, the blessings promised to Abraham are extended to all who believe.

In this episode of Behold Your King, we trace the ancient promise of a rising star from Jacob—foretold in Numbers 24—to the quiet home of a young virgin in Nazareth. When the angel Gabriel greets Mary and reveals God’s plan, the long-awaited ruler who will reign over the house of Jacob forever is conceived. This child, the Word made flesh, is the one destined to crush the enemies of God—not merely earthly foes, but Satan, sin, and death itself. Mary’s faithful response, “Let it be to me according to your word,” stands as a model of trust in the God who brings His promises to completion. Through King Jesus, darkness has been defeated, and we now await the day when the last enemy—death—is finally placed under His feet.

In this episode of Behold Your King, the ancient promise of Isaiah begins to bloom as the shoot from the stump of Jesse is found not on a throne, but on His mother’s lap in Bethlehem. Isaiah’s vision of a Spirit-filled ruler—one who judges with perfect righteousness and ushers in peace so complete that wolves lie with lambs—finds its fulfillment in the child worshiped by wise men from the east. Guided by a heavenly sign, these Gentile seekers recognize Jesus as the true King of the Jews, offering gifts that proclaim His identity and mission. As the news of His coming takes root in their hearts, we see the early stirrings of a gospel that will spread to the ends of the earth. In Christ, the promised King has arrived, and His people are commissioned to cultivate and carry that good news until He returns.