Jesus, the Father’s Chosen One, in whom He delights

Baptism of Jesus by Sadao Watanabe

Today’s Gospel reading certainly lays the groundwork for pastors answering the plea to see or hear Jesus. When we ponder the Lord’s Words that frame the Epiphany weeks, His appearance should become clearer to us. We begin that by considering how the Sundays of this season of growth and new life began today. We heard the Voice from Heaven say something like this:
This One remains My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I (am) well pleased. …For more, click on the title above

He received her into His eternal presence

I am The Way, The Truth, The Life by J.&R. Lamb Studios

She (June) whom God, through His Word and Sacraments, empowered throughout her mortal life to stand firm in the Faith, has begun to receive the inheritance Jesus died to grant her.

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The Tale of Two Kings

Three Wise Men and The Star by Diane McClary

As we journey tonight to see the King of the Jews through this narrative, we can focus on who Christ is.

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Flight to Egypt by Henry Ossawa Tanner

Christmas 2

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The house of God

Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt
Sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas

In our Old Testament lesson we hear about the great King David. He has accomplished much in his 30 some years as the King, first of Judah and then all of Israel. Led by God, David had defeated the Philistines and the Ammonites and was now settled in a palace within the walls of Jerusalem, or, as it was then called, the City of David.
Some might be satisfied with their accomplishments and be willing to sit back and bask in the luxury and glory of their palace. But David knew that all of what he had was accomplished through the Lord and he was compelled to give honor to God. The way he decided to do this was by building a house for the Lord….For more, click on the title above.

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Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt

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Light Verses Darkness

A Savior is Born by Wayne Pascall

The reality is that darkness isn’t anything. It’s the absence of light. It isn’t some opposing force to light that can push up against and overcome the Light.

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