Parsing out the Incarnation

 

A lot going on in this sermon.  

Righteous can mean mercy > strict adherence to the law. 

What "fully human, fully divine" means. 

And more!

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Saint Joseph from OSLC’s Nativity, 2022.  Photo by Lance Henderson.

What sort of justice does the Messiah bring?

 Many believed the prophets foretold a violent punishment of the unrighteous with the coming of the messiah. Perhaps even John the Baptist.  But Jesus informs him that the Advent of the Messiah will look very different.

ADVENT 3 Sermon

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Repentance? Got it! How?

After several weeks of tech issues (and one Sunday off on vacation), I am finally back to the online sermon game.    Oddly, I had a funeral yesterday and thought I exhausted my homiletical muscles for the weekend.   I had little to none driving to church this morning. I informed the Holy Spirit that I was going to need help this morning in the pulpit.   BOOM! Delivered! Thanks be to God. Try to pick up how many events in the sermon are events that had happened this morning. 

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Different Authorities in the Church is Problematic

 

The danger of preaching on Reformation Day is giving a sermon about ol' Marty rather than Jesus.    He gets a nod, but hopefully I stayed on track.

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Martin Luther, 1529, by Lucas Cranach the Elder.   Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.

The Jews aren't the Problem

 

Antisemitism can be a easy trap to fall into.   Beware.

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The Pharisee and the Publican. 1873 by unknown. Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.

Someone wants you to fight with Him

 

God wants you to contend with him.   Don't go back to being a trickster.   Get back to God and mix it up!

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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, 1855, by Gustave Doré. Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.

Mustard seed = because they need help

 

I walked into the pulpit feeling pretty unprepared.   Ultimately, I think it became a decent sermon.   Thanks, Holy Spirit!

 

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