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Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. - Psalm 98:7 (Public domain image; licensed under CC0)

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First Sunday of Christmas

Epiphany of Our Lord

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Gospel Reading

Luke 2:22-40 Commentary

by Shively Smith

In many ways, Luke 2:22-40 is the after story that is rarely shared during Advent season -- at least, not theatrically.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Commentary

by Samuel Giere

Isaiah’s poem is a song for today.

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Psalm

Psalm 148 Commentary

by Rolf Jacobson

The psalmist of Psalm 148 sings:1

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2nd Reading

Galatians 4:4-7 Commentary

by John Frederick

Galatians 4:4-7 contrasts our former status as slaves to the elemental spirits/principles of the world with our current status as “sons of God” because of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. ...

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Blessing and Opposition

by Karoline Lewis

December 31, 2017

Then Simeon blessed Mary and said, among other things, “your child is destined to be a sign that will be opposed.” It seems a part of being God’s blessing in the ...

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SB579 - First Sunday of Christmas

December 31, 2017

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for First Sunday of Christmas (Dec. 31, 2017): (Gospel) Luke 2:22-40; (1st Reading) Isaiah 61:10--62:3; Psalm 148; (2nd Reading) Galatians 4:4-7. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org.

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