God made himself so small he could be parked in like a child, giving himself as a Christmas gift.
The episode begins with a metaphorical introduction of God becoming small as a child to enter the world as a Christmas gift. It transitions to a discussion of 2 Corinthians 9, where Paul describes God's gift as 'unspeakable' using a unique Greek word not found elsewhere in the Bible. The host explains that this word, meaning indescribable, highlights the impossibility of fully articulating the gift of Jesus. The episode contrasts human gifts with this divine gift, noting that only Jesus is beyond description. A narrative is shared about a boy at a meeting who, having no money, steps into a collection hat to give himself, paralleling God's self-giving. The host reflects on the challenge of preaching about this indescribable gift annually. He then issues a personal challenge to listeners: to decide whether to accept or reject God's gift, framing it as a simple intellectual choice. The episode aims to move beyond Christmas decorations to a real experience of this gift. It concludes with a full reading of the nativity story from Luke 2, recited by Svein Tinberg, detailing events like the census, journey to Bethlehem, and angelic announcement to shepherds. The host, Ola Bjorland, leads the program, which is produced by Kristen Riks Radio. The episode is part of a series based on biblical themes, originally inspired by Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll. It maintains an educational and reflective tone throughout, focusing on theological interpretation and personal application of the Christmas narrative.
