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In this episode, we return to the prophetic world of Isaiah and King Ahaz, where a promise first spoken in fear begins its long and surprising journey toward joy. Through scripture, history, and Handel’s luminous choruses, we explore how God’s promise unfolds slowly across generations, widening into the hope we celebrate in Advent.
(0:00) Opening
(4:46) Isaiah, Ahaz, and the Unfolding Promise (Scripture + Music + Commentary)
(18:10) Theological and Liturgical Reflection
(20:45) Invitation to Reflection
(21:51) Closing
