In this final Advent music episode, Nicole Unice explores the beloved hymn “O Come, All You Faithful” as a powerful invitation—not just to celebrate Christmas, but to respond to it. Rather than merely observing the season, listeners are invited to come, behold, adore, and worship Christ as the center of the Christmas story. Drawing from Scripture across the Old and New Testaments, Nicole unpacks how this hymn calls us into joyful worship, faithful perseverance, and intentional participation in the life of Christ. This episode closes the Christmas hymns series with a reminder that true joy is found not in tradition alone, but in worshiping Jesus as Lord.

Key Takeaways / Learning Points


Joy is a posture of worship, not just a feeling


Jesus is not just part of the Christmas story—He is the center of it


Worship is the natural response to beholding Christ


Faithfulness means continuing to receive God’s love, even in imperfection


Christmas invites us to actively respond, not passively observe


When we adore Christ, our hearts find true rest and alignment

Bible Verses Referenced

Psalm 100:1–2 – Worship the Lord with joy
https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/100-1.html

Micah 5:2 – The prophecy of Bethlehem
https://www.biblestudytools.com/micah/5-2.html

Matthew 2 – The Magi worship Jesus
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/2.html

Luke 2:8–20 – Angels announce Christ’s birth
https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-8.html

John 1:1–14 – The Word became flesh
https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1-14.html

Colossians 1:15–17 – Christ supreme over creation
https://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/1-15.html

Revelation 5:12 – Worthy is the Lamb
https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/5-12.html

Resources Mentioned:


Free Christmas Eve Family Liturgy
https://nicoleunice.com/christmas


Hymn: “O Come, All You Faithful”


Author Quote: C.S. Lewis

“Christianity, if false, is of no importance, but if true, of infinite importance.”

In this final Advent music episode, Nicole Unice explores the beloved hymn&nbsp;&ldquo;O Come, All You Faithful&rdquo; as a powerful invitation&mdash;not just to celebrate Christmas, but to respond to it. Rather than merely observing the season, listeners are invited to come, behold, adore, and worship Christ as the center of the Christmas story. Drawing from Scripture across the Old and New Testaments, Nicole unpacks how this hymn calls us into joyful worship, faithful perseverance, and intentional participation in the life of Christ. This episode closes the Christmas hymns series with a reminder that true joy is found not in tradition alone, but in worshiping Jesus as Lord.
Key Takeaways / Learning Points
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Joy is a posture of worship, not just a feeling
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Jesus is not just part of the Christmas story&mdash;He is the center of it
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Worship is the natural response to beholding Christ
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Faithfulness means continuing to receive God&rsquo;s love, even in imperfection
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Christmas invites us to actively respond, not passively observe
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When we adore Christ, our hearts find true rest and alignment
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Bible Verses Referenced
Psalm 100:1&ndash;2 &ndash; Worship the Lord with joy <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/100-1.html" data-start="1902" data-end="1951">https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/100-1.html</a>
Micah 5:2 &ndash; The prophecy of Bethlehem <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/micah/5-2.html" data-start="1998" data-end="2044">https://www.biblestudytools.com/micah/5-2.html</a>
Matthew 2 &ndash; The Magi worship Jesus <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/2.html" data-start="2088" data-end="2134">https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/2.html</a>
Luke 2:8&ndash;20 &ndash; Angels announce Christ&rsquo;s birth <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-8.html" data-start="2188" data-end="2233">https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-8.html</a>
John 1:1&ndash;14 &ndash; The Word became flesh <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1-14.html" data-start="2278" data-end="2324">https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1-14.html</a>
Colossians 1:15&ndash;17 &ndash; Christ supreme over creation <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/1-15.html" data-start="2383" data-end="2435">https://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/1-15.html</a>
Revelation 5:12 &ndash; Worthy is the Lamb <a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/5-12.html">https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/5-12.html</a>
Resources Mentioned:
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Free Christmas Eve Family Liturgy <a data-start="3177" data-end="3210">https://nicoleunice.com/christmas</a>
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Hymn: &ldquo;O Come, All You Faithful&rdquo;
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Author Quote: C.S. Lewis
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&ldquo;Christianity, if false, is of no importance, but if true, of infinite importance.&rdquo;
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As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How To Study The Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

Am I Observing Christmas—or Worshiping Christ? The Theology of 'O Come, All Ye Faithful'

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/07117b5b-e689-477c-b444-b3b700fcedeb/transcript

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