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Romans 13:11-14 Sermon Commentary
Advent 1A
Preachers might consider opening a message on this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson with an anecdote that’s similar to mine. As I write this, my wife and I have just returned from a two-week vacation in Hawaii. While both the scenery and people were lovely, we’re exhausted. The current five-hour time difference between Hawaii and the US’s…
Matthew 24:36-44 Sermon Commentary
Advent 1A
Advent begins with the humbling reminder that though we can be confident in Christ’s return, and there is plenty “knowing” and “unknowing” to go around. Jesus’s opening words in our passage this week make rather clear that “no one knows” the day of judgment that will usher in the new heaven and new earth—not even…
Psalm 122 Sermon Commentary
Advent 1A
It may be difficult for us in the modern world and in the era of Christ’s Church to understand Ancient Israel’s attachment to Jerusalem. This city still exists today of course and visiting it is probably always a key destination for all tourists who want to visit “The Holy Land.” There is no denying the…
Isaiah 2:1-5 Sermon Commentary
Advent 1A
Illustration Beginning in 1939, Operation Pied Piper relocated 1.5 million Britons inland, North and to the country from cities and coastal towns. Nearly 830,000 of these evacuees were unaccompanied children. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, thousands were evacuated within the first 4 days. Children bundled onto trains, marshalled by teachers and government officials….
Commentary posted on November 30, 2025
Advent 1A Sermon Commentary
The Advent 1A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 24:36-44 from the Lectionary Gospel; Isaiah 2:1-5 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 122 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 13:11-14 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 105 (Lord’s Day 40)