{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"The Response","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1562,"description":"The speaker opens by inviting the congregation to read the birth narrative from Matthew, beginning with Joseph’s dream and the events surrounding Jesus’ arrival in Bethlehem. He recounts the visit of the wise men, Herod’s murderous response, and the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt, emphasizing how the Scriptures fulfill prophecy. After the biblical reading, he shifts to a personal reflection on the impact of Christmas, urging listeners to consider their own response to the incarnation.\n\nHe categorizes three possible attitudes drawn from the Gospel: indifference, exemplified by the scribes and priests who studied the prophecies yet remained unmoved; antagonism, represented by King Herod’s fear and violent reaction; and adoration, shown by the wise men who journeyed far to worship the newborn King. The preacher challenges the audience to move beyond apathy, to recognize the King’s claim on their hearts, and to offer the greatest gift—himself—to Christ. He concludes with a call to prayer, asking believers to crown Jesus as Lord of their lives and to respond with true worship this season.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}