Behold As Revelation
Week 4, Episode 8
This week on Creative Thinking, we reach the culmination of our Advent journey together.
In Matthew 1 and Luke 2, we behold the person and purpose of Christ: the Savior who comes to redeem, to save His people from their sins, and to bring joy and hope to all. Advent reminds us that God’s love is near, tangible, and life-changing.
As we close this year’s Advent podcast series, join us one last time to stop, look, and behold the mystery of God made flesh—and worship before the wonder of Love come near.
One of Scripture’s great invitations.
Behold means stop — look — pay attention.
It’s heaven’s word for don’t miss this.
1. Behold the manger:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Matthew 1:23
“The creation was completed by the Incarnation, because God thereby included Himself in it.”
Soren Kierkegaard
“Behind the glory of the manger is the glory of the eternal purpose of God.”
Samuel Dwemer
2. Behold the Savior
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:10, 11
* “Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us,
that we should be called children of God.”
1 John 3:1
3. Behold the glory
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased.’”
Luke 2:13,14
“Other works of God are for His glory, but the redemption of the world is for His glory in the highest.”
Matthew Henry
Behold the manger where God drew near, the Savior who came to redeem, and the glory that still fills the earth with light. What began with Behold! in Bethlehem will one day end with Behold! from heaven:
“Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him.”
Revelation 1:7
Through this season, we’ve journeyed together —
through the Places of Advent where heaven touched earth,
through the People of Advent who remind us that grace welcomes all,
through the News of Advent that still breaks into our weary world with joy.
And now, all of it leads us here — to Behold.
To look upon the mystery of God made flesh.
To worship before the wonder of love come near.
The Carol: O Holy Night
Written by: John S. Dwight, Placide Cappeau
Find Sheet Music Here
