Handel composed Messiah in just three remarkable weeks—yet more than 250 years later, it continues to stir hearts around the world. What has given this masterpiece such lasting power, and how might it draw us closer to Jesus this Christmas season? Join David Wollen with guests Dave and Sally Gobbett on a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast: Dave & Sally Gobbett—Behind the Music of Handel’s Messiah.
Hallelujah! Journeying Through Advent with Handel’s Messiah
Let Handel’s Messiah Guide You to Worship this Advent
Handel’s Messiah is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written with lyrics taken directly from Scripture. In Hallelujah!: Journeying Through Advent with Handel’s Messiah, Dave and Sally Gobbett have paired 26 devotional reflections with movements from Handel’s timeless masterpiece. Each short devotion includes a prayer and a link to the corresponding music, making it ideal for personal or family use, and small group fellowships during the Christmas season. Worship the newborn King through this profound pairing of Scripture and song.
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