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Second Sunday of Advent
Matthew 3:1-12 Commentary
by O. Wesley Allen Jr.
The Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent (Matthew 24:36-44) began the new liturgical year at the End (with a capital E), with the expectation of Jesus’ final coming to us.
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Isaiah 11:1-10 Commentary
by Casey Thornburgh Sigmon
As with all scripture, this oft-cited prophesy of messianic expectations has been used to paint a picture for Christ’s reign at times detached from the message of the text itself.
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Commentary
by Walter C. Bouzard
Psalm 72:1-17, a prayer of well-being for the king, was employed as a part of a royal coronation or on the anniversary of the king’s accession.
Romans 15:4-13 Commentary
by Orrey McFarland
The second of three consecutive readings from Romans is designated for the second Sunday of Advent.
John and the Two Sides of the Pulpit
by Matt Skinner
December 08, 2019
I wonder who baptized John.
He might have had to do it himself. But I hope someone helped. Even Jesus sought out another human being to baptize him. He didn’t go to John ...
Sermon Brainwave #694 - Second Sunday of Advent
Discussion on texts for Second Sunday of Advent (Dec. 8, 2019). (Gospel) Matthew 3:1-12; (First Reading) Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; (Second Reading) Romans 15:4-13. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.