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"Most Christmas books focus on the light and joy of the season. Anticipating the Advent, however, portrays the dark side of Christmas because only then will the Light shine the brightest. On the night when the host of heaven sang ""Glory to God in the highest,"" they were arrayed to do battle with the evil forces who wanted to kill the promised child. This seed of Eve was coming to crush the enemy's head (Gen 3:15) and destroy the Devil's power (Heb 2:14). Old Simeon would tell the young mother Mary that, because her son would be the Messiah, a sword would pierce through her soul (Luke 2:35). In so many ways it was a ""Not So Silent Night."""

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Messianic anticipation begins in the first book of the Bible, builds in the rest of the Old Testament and becomes a reality in the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this illuminating book, Dr. William Varner shows us that the details surrounding the birth of our Lord were rooted in the Messianic hope of the Old Testament. This is both powerful and spiritually enriching. -John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church From the first chapter ( Holy Heartburn ) to the last ( Will the Real Messiah Please Stand Up? ), Will Varner's book will grip your mind and stir your heart as you read about Jesus, God's Messiah for His people. Each chapter is filled with Scriptural truth and amazing spiritual insight into texts we have been reading our whole lives. Fair warning - if you start the book, you won't be able to put it down until you have turned the final page! And when you are finished, you will long even more for Messiah to come again! -Sam Horn, President, The Master's University and Seminary You will be fully satisfied as you digest Dr. Varner's work that employs the unique blend of Jewish historical and cultural backgrounds, careful Scriptural exegesis, and thoughtful insights coming from years of immersive study that weaves together the unfolding prophetic message of the advent of Jesus the Messiah. -Steve Pettit, President, Bob Jones University

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William Varner teaches Bible exposition and Greek exegesis at The Master's University. He has led more than fifty trips throughout Israel and has written more than a dozen books, some for laymen and some for scholars, including Passionate about the Passion Week: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Last Days (Fontes, 2020).

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