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Philippians 4:4-7 Sermon Commentary
Advent 3C
We’ve already noted how the Year C RCL Epistolary lessons devote relatively scant attention to the first and second comings of Christ. But at least on the first two Sundays in Advent they mention Christ’s return by referring to “the day of the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 3:13; Philippians 1:6, 10) This Sunday’s Lesson doesn’t even…
Isaiah 12:2-6 Sermon Commentary
Advent 3C
For the second Sunday in a row the Year C Advent Lectionary does not have an actual Psalm assigned but instead another psalm-like passage. Last week it was Zechariah’s song from Luke 1 and today on this Third Advent Sunday it is a lyric passage from Isaiah 12. This chapter of course follows on the…
Luke 3:7-18 Sermon Commentary
Advent 3C
Comments, Questions, and Observations Throughout this passage, there is a contrast of powers for transformation. That contrast is most thoroughly set forth in the two baptisms John talks about—his and the one of the Messiah. One is like John himself, human; the other is filled with the power of God. One has power that is…
Zephaniah 3:14-20 Sermon Commentary
Advent 3C
A Pastoral Word: The Christmas season can be difficult for those grieving, lonely, struggling financially. In fact, any time of year is difficult for those in distress. But the particular difficulty of Christmas is the temptation to throw tinsel and lights on the outside without attending to the realities on the inside. For this reason,…
Commentary posted on December 9, 2024
Advent 3C Sermon Commentary
The Advent 3C Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Luke 3:7-18 from the Lectionary Gospel; Zephaniah 3:14-20 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Isaiah 12:2-6 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Philippians 4:4-7 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 110 (Lord’s Day 42)