Lectionary: Series A (592)
  1. In this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson and John Hoyum discuss Matthew's account of the slaughter of infant boys by Herod at Bethlehem, along with the flight of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Egypt.
  2. He is given His name so you could call on it. He is called Jesus, so you can call on Jesus and be saved.
  3. Why is it important for us to confess and remember the virgin birth? It is important because of its place within the total story of redemption.
  4. Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
  5. Christmas is a season of irony and song that helps us to know the sacred past and the truth of the Gospel of our salvation.
  6. The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
  7. The beauty of this season ought to draw preachers into the Scriptures own poetry, rich imagery, and paradoxical language to present the holy mystery of Christ’s incarnation.
  8. On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
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