{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Light of the World | Luke 2:1-20","description":"In Luke 2, the birth of Jesus unfolds against the backdrop of empire, power, and divine promise. As Caesar Augustus issues a decree meant to display his authority, God sovereignly fulfills His own\u2014bringing the true King into the world through humility, obedience, and grace. &amp;nbsp; This sermon traces the contrast between earthly power and heavenly kingship, showing how God orchestrates history to keep every promise He has made. From Joseph\u2019s righteousness and Mary\u2019s quiet faith, to a Savior laid in a manger and announced first to shepherds, we see that God\u2019s purposes are not hindered by obscurity or suffering. &amp;nbsp; Jesus is revealed as the true Son of God, the greater Savior, and the Prince of Peace\u2014bringing peace not through dominance, but through the giving of His own life. The good news announced to the shepherds is still good news for us today: God is faithful, His promises are sure, and this Savior in the humble manger has been born for you. ","author_name":"One Love Ministries Hawaii","author_url":"http:\/\/onelove.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39525420\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/398fa9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39525420"}