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Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17 (Advent 4: Series A)

12/10/22

20 mins

By Bob Sundquist

A sign was given to Ahaz to point him toward the greater sign given in a manger and that Bethlehem’s Messiah is the sign we look forward to seeing in the sky when Jesus, our Emmanuel, comes again.
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

12/10/22

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Matthew makes it abundantly clear that Joseph lacked one thing: Control. He may have been the titular head of his emerging household, but he was clearly not in charge. God was, as God always is.
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7 (Advent 4: Series A)

12/10/22

14 mins

By John Bombaro

Therefore, on the cusp of Christmas the message of the fourth week in Advent heightens our anticipation and joy, but also the unvarnished truth about the challenge of following the crucified King.
Preaching Advent: Some Insights from Hermann Sasse

12/04/22

27 mins

By John T. Pless

Advent is something of a liturgical speed bump that slows us down lest we rush to Christmas but forget that the baby born in Bethlehem will return with glory and power to judge the living and the dead.
Epistle: James 5:7-11 (Advent 3: Series A)

12/03/22

14 mins

By John Bombaro

More than that, as children of the One who is the Resurrection and the eternal Life, as children who have themselves been both justified and regenerated, live as if Christ has already reappeared, as if the parousia has happened.
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15 (Advent 3: Series A)

12/03/22

14 mins

By Peter Nafzger

John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
When Politics Predominates

12/02/22

8 mins

By John W. Hoyum

When the church is a political actor, the gospel doesn’t have the final word.
He Who Comes

12/01/22

11 mins

By Gerhard Forde

It is terribly easy to set up our theology as a buffer against the real coming of the Lord and its consequences.
Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

11/30/22

10 mins

By Craig Donofrio

When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
The Theology of Midnights

11/29/22

7 mins

By Kathy Morales

All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

11/28/22

10 mins

By 1517 Staff

For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 (Advent 2: Series A)

11/26/22

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The Lord is coming, that much is certain. He is coming to reign, not only over the heavens, but also over the members of your congregation.

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