Today’s episode concludes the Advent journey by connecting Psalm 110—the most frequently quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament—to the Great Commission. The psalm proclaims the ascended Christ seated at the Father’s right hand, ruling with unshakable authority as both King and eternal High Priest. Matthew 28 reveals the risen Jesus commissioning His disciples to extend His kingdom to every nation, empowered by the Holy Spirit and upheld by His continual presence. The devotional highlights that Christmas is not only about a child in a manger, but about the reigning King who has conquered sin and darkness, is expanding His kingdom through His people, and will place every enemy beneath His feet. Featuring scripture read by Dan Niles and devotional content from the Ezra Institute, read by Dallas Block, produced by Rock Solid Refuge.

This episode draws a powerful line from the first Passover in Egypt to the boy Jesus standing in His Father’s house. Exodus 12 recounts God’s judgment, the sacrificial lamb without blemish, and the blood that shielded Israel from death—a historic deliverance pointing forward to a greater salvation. Luke’s account of twelve-year-old Jesus reveals the One who would become the true Passover Lamb, already demonstrating divine wisdom and submitting perfectly to His earthly parents. The devotional reflects on how Christ fulfills and surpasses the Passover by offering His own blood to satisfy the righteous judgment due to Adam’s descendants, granting believers eternal communion with God. Featuring scripture read by Dan Niles and devotional content from the Ezra Institute, read by Dallas Block, produced by Rock Solid Refuge.

Today’s episode brings together the fiery call of John the Baptist and the quiet faithfulness of Simeon and Anna as they behold the arrival of God’s promised salvation. From John’s wilderness cry—“Prepare the way of the Lord”—to the moment the heavens open at Jesus’ baptism, Scripture reveals Christ as the obedient Son who fulfills all righteousness on behalf of His people. Luke’s account of Jesus’ naming and presentation in the temple highlights how God’s favor rested on Him from the beginning, preparing Him to reverse Adam’s rebellion through perfect obedience. This devotional invites listeners to consider the weight of Christ’s substitution, the joy of the Father in the Son, and the grace by which believers are welcomed into God’s favor. Featuring scripture read by Dan Niles and devotional content from the Ezra Institute, read by Dallas Block, produced by Rock Solid Refuge.