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E1: The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 1: Clara -Waiting for Christmas

The Gift of the Nutcracker | Study Sessions | 2018

In Session 1 Clara: Waiting for Christmas, Matt Rawle explores the Nutcracker story from Clara's point of view. A young girl at the cusp of adulthood, she is caught in an "in between" time of life - much like the Advent wait for the coming Christ.

Speakers:Matt Rawle

Writers:Matt Rawle

Topics:Advent Waiting

Source:Abingdon Press

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 1 Clip: Clara

A clip of study session 1.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 2 Clip: Drosselmeir

A clip of session 2.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 3 Clip: The Mouse King

A clip of session 3.

Matt Rawle | 14 views | 1 year ago updated

The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 4 Clip: The Nutcracker

A short version of session 4.

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Study Sessions

The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 1: Clara -Waiting for Christmas

In Session 1 Clara: Waiting for Christmas, Matt Rawle explores the Nutcracker story from Clara's point of view. A young girl at the cusp of adulthood, she is ca...

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 2: Drosselmeir - A Godfather's Love

In Session 2 Drosselmeir: A Godfather’s Love, we ponder Drosselmeir’s puppet show and wonder how it might foreshadow the story to come.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 3: The Mouse King - Changing Perspective

In Session 3 The Mouse King: Changing Perspective, Matt Rawle examines the villain of the Nutcracker story and how much we are influenced by our perceptions.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Session 4: The Nutcracker - The Greatest Gift

In Session 4 The Nutcracker: The Greatest Gift, Matt Rawle focuses on good news and seemingly unwanted gifts.

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Previews and More

The Gift of the Nutcracker Preview

Draw closer to Christ this Christmas by exploring this holiday classic.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Preview 2

Draw closer to Christ this Christmas by exploring this holiday classic.

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The Gift of the Nutcracker Preview 3

Draw closer to Christ this Christmas by exploring this holiday classic.

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