The Erskine Family's
"LIVINGBOOKS FOR THE EARS"Newsletter
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December 14, 2006 Dear Friends,
This Week:
Go And Be Counted
& The Star of BethlehemTwo wonderful holiday programs for you this week!
First up, we present the first of two fine dramatizations of the Nativity Story... and a great one it is, too! Actually, this is part of a longer dramatization of the Nativity story that was broadcast on the program "The Greatest Story Ever Told", but part one has not survived in a listenable form. (Such is life when you are working with 60+ year old recordings.) So, we jump right into the Bible story already in progress here, as "Go And Be Counted" tells the story of the birth of John the Baptist (that's a picture of mute Zacharias writing "His name is John" on a tablet up there), Joseph finding out about Mary's condition, and the call for all Judea to return to their native homes to be taxed. This excellent dramatization of the events leading up to the Nativity was originally broadcast on "The Greatest Story Ever Told" in December 1945.
The Star of Bethlehem:
A Bible Word-Study by Dr. Duane Edward SpencerNext up, we present again, by popular demand, NOT an old time radio show, but a fascinating Bible study by the late Dr. Duane Edward Spencer of San Antonio, Texas. I can't tell you how interesting and delightful this study is. We do hope you will give it a listen. It is one of our favorite messages by Dr. Spencer. Stars and planets have always held a fascination for man. The holy prophets and apostles also knew that the lights in the heavens were established by their Creator as signs that point to the truth. Whether you agree with the conclusion Dr. Spencer comes to or not, this wonderful 25-minute study of "The Star of Bethlehem" will forever change your notions about the true nature of the "star" that appeared to announce the birth of the Christ child.
Resource: More of Dr. Spencer's messages (including a second GREAT Christmas study on "Wise Men") may be found here.
LAST CHANCE to get our Downloadable Holiday Treats collectionThis Friday is the last day this download collection will be available this year... so if you want it, get it NOW!
plus all the following Christmas Audio Programs:Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" (full hour version!)
Hans Christian Andersen's "Christmas Tales"
The Story of "Silent Night" (different than our program last week)
Charles Dickens' "The Cricket on the Hearth"
The Railroad Hour Christmas Program
The Only Wise Man
Timmy Discovers ChristmasThe above are just a few of the delightful collection of 9 downloadable storybooks & recipe collections and 10 wonderful vintage audio stories we have put together for you... Click here to take a look at all this stuff!
That's it for this time! "Tune in" and enjoy!
Best Wishes,
The Erskine Family
Okay, here are the links to this week's "Living Book for the Ears" programs:Go And Be Counted
30 minutes / file size: 6.7 megAlternate download site for "Go And Be Counted" if the above is busy
and
The Star of Bethlehem (Bible Study)
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