Episode 2
November 24, 2020Christmas music isn’t just supposed to give you the holiday feels—its primary purpose is meant to draw you to Christ. On today’s program, Charles Morris explores how Handel did this at the height of the Great Awakening.
Behold, the Lamb of God
Handel’s Messiah is often heard at Christmas, but did you know it was originally written for Easter? Charles Morris continues looking at how this classic piece of music illustrates the whole gospel on this week's new series.
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