Theme for The Second Sunday after Christmas
Already in his boyhood Jesus was fulfilling the Law of God for us by being in the temple and by being obedient to his parents.
Hymn #410
Alleluia. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. Alleluia.
Almighty God, You have poured into our hearts the true Light of Your incarnate Word. Grant that this Light may shine forth in our lives; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.[Verse and Collect from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission]
Hymns #391, #410, #376, #602, #359, #371, #390
Christian Questions with Their Answers*After confession and instruction in the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Our Father, and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, the pastor may ask, or Christians may ask themselves these questions:PREPARED BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER FOR THOSE WHO INTEND TO GO TO THE SACRAMENT
13. Do you believe, then, that the true body and blood of Christ are in the Sacrament?
Yes, I believe it.
14. What convinces you to believe this?
The word of Christ: "Take, eat, this is my body; drink of it, all of you, this is my blood."
15. What should we do when we eat his body and drink his blood, and in this way receive his pledge?
We should remember and proclaim his death and the shedding of his blood, as he taught us: "This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
16. Why should we remember and proclaim his death?
First, so we may learn to believe that no creature could make satisfaction for our sins. Only Christ, true God and man, could do that. Second, so we may learn to be horrified by our sins, and to regard them as very serious. Third, so we may find joy and comfort in Christ alone, and through faith in him be saved.
17. What motivated Christ to die and make full payment for your sins?
His great love for his Father and for me and other sinners, as it is written in John 14; Romans 5; Galatians 2 and Ephesians 5.
Luther's Small Catechism copyright © 1986. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission of the publisher
| Daily Readings for the Week | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Isaiah 63:1-14 | Luke 2:21-40 |
| Monday | Isaiah 63:15-65:2 | Luke 2:41-52 |
| Tuesday | Isaiah 65:8-25 | Luke 3:1-20 |
| Wednesday | Isaiah 66:1-20 | Luke 3:21-38 |
| Thursday | Ezekiel 1:1-14,22-28 | Romans 1:1-17 |
| Friday | Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 | Romans 1:18-32 |
| Saturday | Ezekiel 3:12-27 | Romans 2:1-16 |
Update - 04 January 2010
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