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"Celebration," John August Swanson. Used by permission from the artist.

Image © by John August Swanson.  Artwork held in the Luther Seminary Fine Arts Collection, St. Paul, Minn.

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Christmas Eve: Nativity of Our Lord

Christmas Day: Nativity of Our Lord (II)

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Gospel Reading

Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Commentary

by Joy J. Moore

The Challenge of Familiarity

Christmas familiarity -- fragrance, family, and feasts.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 9:2-7 Commentary

by Patricia Tull

For historical backgrounds that may underlie this complex passage, please see the entries by Terence Fretheim (Christmas 2009) and Karoline Lewis (Christmas 2010).

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Psalm

Psalm 96 Commentary

by Nancy deClaissé-Walford

Psalm 96 is one of five psalms in Book Four of the Psalter that are classified as Enthronement Psalms, psalms that celebrate the reign of God as king over all creation.

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2nd Reading

Titus 2:11-14 Commentary

by Elisabeth Johnson

This passage stands out as a theological gem in the midst of the moral exhortations of Titus.

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Something More

by David Lose

December 24, 2011

Dear Working Preacher,

Do you remember those movies from the sixties, when they would soften the edges of the leading actress -- be it Doris Day or Grace Kelly -- on close ups? ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Brainwave 210: Lectionary Texts for Dec. 24, 2011.

December 24, 2011

Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose, and Matt Skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Christmas Eve: Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96 (11), Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

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