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First Sunday of Advent

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Gospel Reading

Matthew 24:36-44 Commentary

by Arland J. Hultgren

The Gospel readings for the four Sundays in Advent, Year A, follow the pattern for all three years (A, B, and C).

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1st Reading

Isaiah 2:1-5 Commentary

by Barbara Lundblad

The First Readings for Advent, Year A, provide particularly rich visual gifts.

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Psalm

Psalm 122 Commentary

by Henry Langknecht

The psalm begins with an iconic, inspirational “poster verse” that in our day will likely be heard as referring to the Sunday morning worship high experienced by those who are feeling especially ...

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2nd Reading

Romans 13:11-14 Commentary

by Valerie Nicolet-Anderson

In this passage, Paul puts into place a series of contrasts that are easily remembered and well-known in biblical literature: night versus day, darkness versus light, honor and virtue versus debauchery ...

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A Sure and Certain Promise

by David Lose

December 01, 2013

Dear Working Preacher,

As I opened WorkingPreacher.org this week to review the readings and commentary for this coming Sunday, two things struck me. The beautiful blue of the Advent ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Brainwave 325 - First Sunday of Advent

December 01, 2013

Discussion on texts for First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 1, 2013): (Gospel) Matthew 24:36-44; (1st Reading) Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; (2nd Reading) Romans 13:11-14.

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