Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In today's video we invite special guest, William Varner, from The Master's University, to talk about the Christmas story and why Matthew and Luke have some differences in how they relate the Christmas story. We discuss the genealogies, the Magi, the Shepherds, and the enigmatic star. Dr. Varner helps us understand why the Gospel writers include these details, and more!
Link to Varner's Article on Discourse analysis of Matthew 1-2: tyndalebulletin.org/article/29237-a-discourse-analysis-of-matthew-s-nativity-narrative.pdf
Varner's Book _Anticipating the Advent_: amazon.com/Anticipating-Advent-Looking-Messiah-Places-ebook/dp/B08LQY7WJM
Handbook for Praying Scripture: amazon.com/Handbook-Praying-Scripture-Featuring-Standard/dp/1636642616
Land of the Bible Free Videos: thinkbiblically.org/series/nazareth
The Bible Sojourner discussion of whether Rahab was the mother of Boaz: youtube.com/watch?v=0PFF4vqA-SU
00:00 - Introduction
04:40 - Why are there differences in the Christmas narrative in the Gospels?
07:37 - Why are the genealogies different in Matthew and Luke?
09:40 - Are there gaps in the genealogies?
13:16 - Understanding the significane of 14 in Matthew's genealogy
14:46 - Are Matthew and Luke tracing the same genealogy?
16:50 - How does the OT expectation feed into Matthew's genealogy?
20:04 - Why Does Matthew discuss the Magi?
25:18 - Varner's view on the star in Matthew
29:25 - Was there a nasty inn keeper?
35:04 - Why does Luke talk about the shepherds visiting Jesus?
37:35 - Wisdom on thinking about the Christmas season
39:21 - Land of the Bible Free Videos
41:12 - Conclusion
#christmas #bible #newtestament #nativity #christmasstory
In today's video we invite special guest, William Varner, from The Master's University, to talk about the Christmas story and why Matthew and Luke have some differences in how they relate the Christmas story. We discuss the genealogies, the Magi, the Shepherds, and the enigmatic star. Dr. Varner helps us understand why the Gospel writers include these details, and more!
Link to Varner's Article on Discourse analysis of Matthew 1-2: tyndalebulletin.org/article/29237-a-discourse-analysis-of-matthew-s-nativity-narrative.pdf
Varner's Book _Anticipating the Advent_: amazon.com/Anticipating-Advent-Looking-Messiah-Places-ebook/dp/B08LQY7WJM
Handbook for Praying Scripture: amazon.com/Handbook-Praying-Scripture-Featuring-Standard/dp/1636642616
Land of the Bible Free Videos: thinkbiblically.org/series/nazareth
The Bible Sojourner discussion of whether Rahab was the mother of Boaz: youtube.com/watch?v=0PFF4vqA-SU
00:00 - Introduction
04:40 - Why are there differences in the Christmas narrative in the Gospels?
07:37 - Why are the genealogies different in Matthew and Luke?
09:40 - Are there gaps in the genealogies?
13:16 - Understanding the significane of 14 in Matthew's genealogy
14:46 - Are Matthew and Luke tracing the same genealogy?
16:50 - How does the OT expectation feed into Matthew's genealogy?
20:04 - Why Does Matthew discuss the Magi?
25:18 - Varner's view on the star in Matthew
29:25 - Was there a nasty inn keeper?
35:04 - Why does Luke talk about the shepherds visiting Jesus?
37:35 - Wisdom on thinking about the Christmas season
39:21 - Land of the Bible Free Videos
41:12 - Conclusion
#christmas #bible #newtestament #nativity #christmasstory
