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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. - John 1:5 (Public domain image; licensed under CC0)

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Christmas Day: Nativity of Our Lord (II)

Christmas Day: Nativity of Our Lord (III)

First Sunday of Christmas

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Gospel Reading

John 1:1-14 Commentary

by Jan Schnell Rippentrop

“In the beginning was the Word…and we have seen his glory.”

Commentary | Bible Text

1st Reading

Isaiah 52:7-10 Commentary

by Samuel Giere

Beauty. Good tidings. Peace. Salvation. Joy. Comfort.

Commentary | Bible Text

Psalm

Psalm 98 Commentary

by Rolf Jacobson

Like many psalms of praise, Psalm 98 begins with an imperative “call to praise” followed by a “reason to praise” introduced by the Hebrew word ki, “for.”1

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2nd Reading

Hebrews 1:1-4, [5-12] Commentary

by Jennifer V. Pietz

People experience the Christmas season differently.

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Christmas Preaching

by Karoline Lewis

December 25, 2017

I debated about writing a column for Christmas this year. In part, because of the 4th Sunday of Advent falling on Christmas Eve. In part, because I presume you have your Christmas ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

SB578 - Christmas Day (Proper III)

December 25, 2017

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day - Proper III (Dec. 25, 2017): (Gospel) John 1:1-14; (1st Reading) Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; (2nd Reading) Hebrews 1:1-4, [5-12]. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org.

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