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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 Day: Nativity of Our Lord (II)

First Sunday of Christmas

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Gospel Reading

Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20 Commentary

by Richard Swanson

This scene opens with Roman trumpets blaring an imperial order coming from Caesar Augustus when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 62:6-12 Commentary

by Ingrid Lilly

The wedding metaphor that sets up our passage in Isaiah 62 is probably the reason it was chosen to serve as a Christmas text.

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Psalm

Psalm 97 Commentary

by James Howell

On Christmas Day, when families in pajamas unwrap gifts under their trees, monks in monasteries all around the world rise to chant Psalm 97. 

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2nd Reading

Titus 3:4-7 Commentary

by Erik Heen

The second lesson for today, from Titus 3:4-7, is closely related to the second lesson appointed for Christmas Eve (Titus 2:11-14).

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Brainwave 330 - Christmas Day: Nativity of Our Lord (II)

December 25, 2013

Discussion on texts for Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2013): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7.

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