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A Prologue for the New Year

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis says that the prologue to John's gospel (John 1:1-18) is a Christmas gift that invites us to develop a prologue of themes and directions for our own lives in relation to God.

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, New Year, Discipleship, Identity

The Identity of the Incarnated Word

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline Lewis's commentary on John 1:1-18 discusses how John presents Jesus as both God's child and "God revealing God's self" in a new way. Focusing on God's "bosom," Lewis reveals the "beloved disciple's" identity as us.

John 1:1-18

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Christmas, Identity, Incarnation, Children Of God

A Good Day to Be Born

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Karoline Lewis suggests that "one way to preach the meaning of Jesus’ birth is to preach that it gives meaning to our own." Jesus' birth speaks of both the joy and the fragility of new life.

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Christmas, Incarnation, Birth, Jesus Christ

Just Praise

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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For preaching the first Sunday after Christmas, Karoline Lewis says we need Anna and Simeon (Luke 2:22-40) to help us praise God in responding to God's presence and resisting evil.

Luke 2:22-40

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Christmas, Anna, God's Presence, Holy Innocents

Epiphany Expectations

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on John 1:43-51, Karoline Lewis suggests that the moments of revelation in which we find Jesus are also when we find ourselves. Our self-perception necessarily changes.

John 1:43-51

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Epiphany, Identity, God's Presence, Discipleship

Blessing and Opposition

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 2:25-35, highlighting the interplay of blessing and opposition in Simeon's words to Mary and how we should expect the same in our lives of faith.

Luke 2:25-35

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Blessing, Christmas, Discipleship, Marginalization

Have You Seen Who God Sees?

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Matthew Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore how people without much power find each other to celebrate Christ's birth together, and how God comes into human community (Luke 2:1-20). (Length: 18:13)

Luke 2:1-20

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Christmas, Incarnation, Marginalization, Nativity

Christmas Preaching

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

Reflecting on preaching on Christmas, Karoline Lewis invites preachers to ask themselves: "What does God becoming human mean to you?" Our answers to these questions will mean a Christmas sermon that makes a difference.

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Christmas, Grace, Incarnation, Preaching

The Need for Christmas Preaching

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Article about Preaching

"Why preach on Christmas?" In this article, Karoline Lewis offers several reasons that Christmas preaching matters. The Christmas sermon gives us an opportunity to "incarnate the love" of Jesus' own incarnation.

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Christmas, Incarnation, Preaching

Divine and Human Favor

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary, Karoline Lewis contends that Luke 2:41-52 offers us an opportunity to reflect on the unsettling truth and mystery of the incarnation, that Jesus was truly human. Jesus isn't just "like us—Jesus was us."

Luke 2:41-52

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Christmas, Incarnation, Jesus Christ's Humanity

Following a Star

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Reflecting on Matthew 2:1-12, Karoline Lewis writes that this story "should ignite resistance and persistence" and challenge our Herodian ways, individually and collectively.

Matthew 2:1-12

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Christmas, Epiphany, Herod, Magi

Christmas Holds Up a Mirror

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss squeezing a little more out of the Christmas season, focusing on Matthew 2:13-23; Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; and Hebrews 2:1-18. (Length: 22:28)

Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:13-23

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Christmas, Joy

God Is Faithful

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this Christmas Eve podcast, Karoline Lewis, Matthew Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Joy Moore discuss God's faithfulness, the purpose of census, and hospitality (Luke 2:1-14), darkness to light (Isaiah 9:2-7), and waiting (Titus 2:11-14). (Length: 16:44)

Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-14; Titus 2:11-14

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Census, Christmas, God's Faithfulness, Hospitality

Christmas For All

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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This podcast featuring Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discusses Psalm 146:5-10; Isaiah 35; Matthew 11:2-11; and James 5:7-10, and how Christmas is not just about celebrating with loved ones but for the wider community....

Psalm 146:5-10; Isaiah 35; Matthew 11:2-11

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Advent, Christmas, Community, John The Baptist

Fight to the Death

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, and Karoline Lewis discuss Matthew 2:13-23; Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; and Hebrews 2:10-18, with special focus on the story of the slaughter of the innocents. (Length: 19:04)

Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:13-23

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Christmas, Faith, God's Presence

God Dwells Among Us

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matthew Skinner discuss the transformational power of incarnation in Luke 2:8-20; John 1:1-18; Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; and Titus 3:4-7. (Length: 19:40)

Psalm 97; Isaiah 62:6-12; Luke 2:8-20

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Christmas, Incarnation, Salvation

Rehearsing Joy

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Karoline Lewis, Joy Moore, and Matt Skinner discuss unresolved terror and wonder (Luke 2:1-20), long-waited promises (Isaiah 9:2-7), singing God praises (Psalm 96:1-2), and manifestation of Christ's glory (Titus 2:11-14). (Length: 23:50)

Psalm 96:1-2; Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20

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Christmas, Glory, Joy, Promises

Salvation and Adoption

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, Joy J. Moore, and Matt Skinner consider piety and praise from Luke 2:22-40, salvation from Isaiah 61:10-62:3, creation from Psalm 148, and adoption from Galatians 4:4-7. (Length: 29:04)

Psalm 148; Isaiah 61:10; Luke 2:22-40

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Adoption, Christmas, Promises, Witness

Hardly Waiting

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Luke 1:39-45, Karoline Lewis reflects on how Advent—a time of waiting—is also a time to "insist on making God’s future present for all people."

Luke 1:39-45

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Advent, Christmas, Promises, Social Justice

Back to the Ordinary Life

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher

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In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson discuss different responses to Christ's birth and Mary's pondering (Luke 2:8-20), disappointment of Christmas (Isaiah 62:6-12), and the meaning of salvation (Titus 3:4-7). (Length: 22:22)

Psalm 97; Isaiah 62:6-12; Luke 2

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Christmas, Name, Salvation, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ)