The Bible Unplugged Podcast
with J. Brent Eaton, M.Div.
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Show notes & resources: PowerLoveandMiracles.com
Episode Summary
Over the last four episodes, we’ve explored how God prepared the world for the birth of His Son—through history, creation, dreams, and politics.
In this final episode of our Advent series, we focus on a powerful and encouraging truth: Christmas didn’t end in Bethlehem. God continues to reveal Christ through the world—and through us—every single day.
This episode explores what Christmas is meant to look like the other 364 days of the year.
Key Scripture
John 1:14 — “The Word became flesh, and lived among us.”
Christmas is not just a moment in history. It is the ongoing reality of God stepping into human life—not as a distant observer, but as a participant.
Background & Big Picture
God used history, creation, dreams, and politics to bring Jesus into the world
That same God is still working today through ordinary and extraordinary circumstances
The world Jesus was born into was chaotic, divided, and unstable—much like ours
Christmas began in poverty, danger, and noise—not peace and perfection
God doesn’t wait for ideal conditions. He enters real ones.
The Deeper Meaning of the Ongoing Christmas
God creates holy moments in ordinary life
He speaks through silence and guides through unexpected means
He works through conversations, interruptions, and quiet nudges of the Spirit
What looks like coincidence often carries a divine fingerprint
As Paul reminds us:
Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Bethlehem was not the finish line. It was the spark of a fire that is still burning.
Takeaways from the Christmas Story
Christmas is not a date—it’s a demonstration of how God still enters the world
God shows up in stress, uncertainty, schedules, and disruptions
Wherever Christ’s love, peace, truth, and compassion are expressed, Christmas happens again
God’s plan is never shaken, even when the world feels unstable
Hope is not nostalgic—it is present and active
Challenges for This Week
Look for Christ in ordinary moments and unexpected interruptions
Be someone’s Bethlehem by offering kindness, comfort, or encouragement
Pay attention to what moves your heart—the Spirit often nudges gently
Share the light through prayer, generosity, and simple acts of love
End each day with this prayer:
“Lord, be born in me again today.”
What’s Next
In the next episode, we begin a new series:
Hidden Heroes of the Bible — stories of people who played small roles but made a major impact.
Closing Prayer
My prayer for you is that God’s Spirit would shine in and through you—not just at Christmas—but every day God gives us.
Have a blessed week.
Disclaimers
All opinions are my own
Scripture quotations from blic domain)
Theme music: “Awesome Call” by Kevin MacLeod (Creative Commons)
© 2025 J. Brent Eaton
A Power Love and Miracles production
