12.2.18: The Sign - A Sign & A Sword pt. 1

John describes the birth of Jesus in terms of "the Word" becoming flesh and dwelling "among us". Isaiah, in turn, prophecies that this child will be evidence that 'God is with us.' And yet, immediately after Jesus' birth the righteous Simeon declares that: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel," that He will be "a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.” (Luke 2: 34). The living Word of God has been spoken for the world to hear, but will we hear it this Christmas?