Into a land of gross darkness, where God's people have gone far from him and are now consulting mediums and necromancers to find direction in life, God shines his light. He shines it specifically into the unpromising region of Galilee. Isaiah correctly identifies the epicentre of this event of global significance seven centuries before the Messiah is born. Also, Handel does a great job with the music!

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Messiah

A wicked king is promised a sign from God that surely raised a few eyebrows: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son..." This prophecy was delivered seven centuries before Mary received her angelic message which launched what we now know as the Christmas story. Join me for another exciting episode opening the treasures of the Messiah.

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As his mental, physical and financial health all reach crisis point Handel finds the (supernatural) strength to pull off an absolute masterpiece in one month.

We discover that the long-awaited Messiah will bring more than some bargained for - Who shall stand when he appears...?

Haggai 2:6-7, Malachi 3:1-3

Messiah

The work opens with the sombre, moving but measured Overture. Part 1 begins with the Tenor: "Comfort ye". These are the words of the prophet Isaiah addressing the inhabitants of Jerusalem some 700 years before the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah. In this episode we see how often biblical prophecies have layers of meaning which speak to the contemporary listener, but also to successive generations. This is a tender, soulful opening to the Messiah which still speaks to an audience today.

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The magnificent Handel's Messiah is truly an artistic treasure itself, and it sparkles with the promise of yet more treasures to be opened and enjoyed. In this series we delve into the riches of the scripture texts which form the words, unearthing ancient prophecies which still speak powerfully today. Let your heart be stirred as we reflect again on the glorious gift of God this run up to Christmas.

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2 Corinthians 13: Self Examination

Paul comes in hot with some strong words of warning as he prepares the church for his third visit.

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2 Corinthians 12: Visions and Thorns

Paul goes on presenting his credentials, against his better judgement, meanwhile we receive flashes of revelation that have become bedrock of Christian teaching.

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