Genealogy of Jesus

December 27, 2026

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Commentary on Matthew 1:1-17

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Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Holy Parent, you blessed Jesus with a rich line of diverse and interesting ancestors. Bless our families; those related by blood and those brought to us by love. For the sake of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

HYMNS

All are welcome  ELW 641
If you but trust in God to guide you  ELW 679, H82 635
Blessed Jesus, at your word  H82 440

CHORAL

Under the Stars, One Holy Night, Jocelyn Hagen
God of our life, Sally Ann Morris
Come, Let Us Anew, Mack Wilberg

Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral
Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral. Image by Marco Sacchi via Flickr; licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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