"Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed." - Luke 1:48 Jessie DeCorsey, "The Annunciation" (2015). Used by permission of the artist. Image © 2015, Jessie DeCorsey.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve: Nativity of Our Lord
Christmas Day: Nativity of Our Lord (II)
Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Commentary
by Niveen Sarras
Many scholars have repeatedly claimed that the gospel of Luke aims to introduce Christianity as a harmless religion to the Roman Empire.
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Micah 5:2-5a Commentary
by Adam Hearlson
Continuing the themes of Advent, Micah’s prophecy of deliverance comes with an adult dose of lament.
Luke 1:46-55 Commentary
by Judith Jones
Mary’s beautiful song of praise is commonly called the Magnificat, from the Latin for “magnify.”1
Hebrews 10:5-10 Commentary
by Amy L.B. Peeler
The person of Jesus Christ -- his will and voice and body -- take center stage in this intriguing instance of New Testament salvific proclamation in the words of Israel’s Scriptures.
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Sermon Brainwave #638 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 23, 2018
Discussion on texts for Fourth Sunday of Advent (Dec. 23, 2018): (Gospel) Luke 1:39-45, (46-55); (First Reading) Micah 5:2-5a; (Psalm) Psalm 80:1-7; (Alt. Psalm) Luke 1:46-55; (Second Reading) Hebrews 10:5-10. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.