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
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.
Commentary | Bible Text
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Commentary
by Samuel Giere
Isaiah’s poem is a song for today.
Psalm 148 Commentary
by Rolf Jacobson
The psalmist of Psalm 148 sings:1
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. ...
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 ...
SB579 - First Sunday of Christmas
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.