Dear Theophilus: Signpost, not sentiment 

Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth is often read with warm, nostalgic feelings—but the manger isn’t there to stir our sentiment. It’s a signpost, pointing to the radical arrival of God’s Kingdom through humility and grace. This week, we’ll step beyond tradition and rediscover Luke 2.1–21 as a bold declaration: Heaven broke in, and everything changed! The child in the manger isn’t just sweet—He’s sovereign. And he’s calling us to follow.