Lectionary: Series A (543)
  1. Jesus did not need to be baptized. But he did it. Why?
  2. God reveals Himself to us in Word and Sacrament but sometimes these revelations happen in unexpected ways.
  3. Every verse rings with the Gospel, declaring the giving of God the Father consisting of the Son and the Spirit and we, contrary to what we deserve for our sins, the recipients of His “lavish” love and grace.
  4. Solomon asks for what is necessary to carry out this task, an understanding/wise and discerning mind.
  5. If the LORD is faithful to His Covenant—and He must be—then He will remember His people and take action.
  6. Christ busies Himself with accomplishing your salvation; race, age, sex, ability or even intelligence notwithstanding.
  7. On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both.
  8. Mary’s virginity has to do with the story of a jackass king, two growling enemies, a young lady, and a big, bad Assyrian dog.
  9. Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature.
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