Are nativity scenes and Christmas pageants violating the second commandment? What about Advent observances and candle-lighting ceremonies? And why do we celebrate Christ's birth on December 25th anyway? These are all great questions sent to us by our listeners, so today Amy and Michelle dig into Scripture and church history to share the answers, in this throwback to a favorite "Glad You Asked" Christmas edition!
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Scriptures mentioned in this episode are linked in the resources below
How December 25 Became Christmas Biblical Archaeology Review
Nativity Scenes and the Second Commandment Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Unique Ways Christmas helps us Share the Gospel A Word Fitly Spoken
10 Ways to Share the Gospel During the Holidays Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: Merry “X-mas”? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What is Advent? Got Questions
Regulative vs. normative principle of worship—which viewpoint is correct? Got Questions
Christmas Mythbusters Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
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