First Sunday of Christmas

First Sunday of Christmas

Sermon for First Sunday of Christmas

[Machine transcription] Simeon took up the child Jesus in his arms and blessed God and said, Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace according to your word. Amen. You may be seated. In the name of Jesus, amen. Dear Saints, I think the first time I was able to connect a liturgical dot, it was with this song of Simeon, which we sing after the Lord’s…

Seeing Jesus

[Machine transcription] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Brothers and sisters, looking at the gospel reading today, especially about the prophet Simeon, please be seated. Speaking of Simeon, it would be no surprise if you’re jealous of him. Because in that gospel reading today, he not only saw baby…