Why Scripture Now? | Bible Across America Ep. 1

In this first-ever episode of Bible Across America, our hosts walk us through the Infancy Narratives of Jesus—focusing on the adoration of the Magi, the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the boy Jesus teaching in the Temple. To get full access to this Advent program and its supplemental resources, visit: 👉 https://stpaulcenter.com/baa As they reflect on the Scripture readings for the first week of the program, our presenters draw out the themes and messages of the selected passages and show how to apply their meaning and teachings to our modern world and daily lives. Together, they reflect on our ongoing struggle to live faithfully amid the noise and distractions of the world—especially as the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons approach—encouraging us to turn our attention to God and to live as pilgrims on the journey of faith. We hope you will join Dr. Shane Owens, Heather Khym, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, Fr. Boniface Hicks, and the thousands of Americans across the country for this Advent series—America's biggest Bible Study ever! 📖 Needed Resources for Bible Across America: Sign Up ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/baa Participant Guide ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/baaguide 00:00 Introduction 03:05 What the Magi Mean to Us 23:00 Distractions & Giving God Our Attention 31:00 The Holy Family As Pilgrims 32:35 Jesus in the Temple 46:48 Conclusion ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #bibleacrossamerica #biblestudy #america #heatherkhym #alexjones #katiemcgrady #frbonifacehicks #bible #christian #study #advent #christmas #christisking