THE AFTERWORD | Adorning the Darkness - Week 4
The Christmas Story is so familiar that it runs the danger of being “Hallmark-ized” - with a Precious Moments™ Baby Jesus (no crying He makes!), cute donkeys and sheep, angels singing lullabyes and Mary and Joseph staring pensively and silently at the 8 pound 6 ounce Baby Jesus in the golden fleece diaper. But the actual Biblical story that Matthew gives us is far more terrifying. Jay and David talk about the dark side of this part of the Christmas story, and how it confronts the idea that “life with God automatically means life on easy street.” And how it’s good news the actual Christmas story is so tragic and terrifying because it means God can bring good anywhere. David also introduces Jay to one of his favorite Christmas songs (hint: it may or may not be from the 90s boy band NSYNC) to bring something joyful and upbeat.