A Weekly Word
January 5, 2022
This Sunday is:
The Baptism of our Lord
This week’s sermon will be:
Baptized for You
This week’s readings are:
Message: Where is He?
- Epiphany – to shine light
- Simeon – “… a light to lighten the gentiles …”
- Coming of the Magi
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Double Scandal
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Astrologers/Sorcerers – magicians
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Gentiles
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Men who studied ancient wisdom – Daniel
Some Misconceptions
- How many?
- What were their names?
- Were they kings?
- How old was Jesus when the Magi came?
- What is the meaning of their gifts?
A Very Important Question
- Where is he?
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Jerusalem
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Capital
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Herod’s Palace
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Bethlehem
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Prophecy in Micah 5:2
- Still a very important question!
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Tempted to treat Jesus as an historical figure.
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Message of the gospel includes that He still
lives.
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Means of Grace
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Word
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Read
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Preached/Taught
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Absolution
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“Conversation and consolation of the brethren”
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Sacraments – The Visible Word
Epiphany – Jesus makes Himself known.
- In the Church – among us.
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Sermons during the Epiphany Season at Gloria Dei
- Through the Church – in the World.
- “Sinners Welcome”
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