What Child is This? The Christmas Paradox Matthew 10:32-42

Does Jesus bring peace or conflict? In this message, we explore the startling tension between the "Peace on Earth" announced by the angels at Christ’s birth (Luke 2) and Jesus’ later claim that He came to bring "a sword" (Matthew 10). Many of us want an easy peace—the kind that avoids conflict at the cost of compromise. But the Peace of Christ is different. It is a light that exposes darkness and a sword of distinction between what is holy and what is not. In this video, you’ll discover: • Why the "tension" in Scripture is necessary and real. • Moving stories of martyrs like Perpetua and Hans & Sophie Scholl, who chose the Light over safety. • How to identify where you might be compromising yourself for a "false peace." Whether you’re feeling the joy of the season or the division that often comes with standing for Truth, this message will challenge you to take up your cross and follow the Prince of Peace.

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What Child is This? The Christmas Paradox Matthew 10:32-42 is an episode from Early Church of Christ by James Glasscock.

This episode is 29:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 21, 2025.

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