Series A
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Epiphany 2 • Isaiah 49:1–7 • January 19, 2014
By Erik Hermann This second of Isaiah’s so-called Servant Songs continues the theme of Israel’s redemption. Like the exodus of old, God will gather his people…
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Baptism of Our Lord • Isaiah 42:1–7 • January 12, 2014
Editor’s Note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, October 2003. By Thomas Manteufel It can be exciting to meet a famous personality.…
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Epiphany • Isaiah 60:1–6 • January 5, 2014
By Leopoldo A. Sanchez M. Our text proclaims the manifestation of the Lord’s “light” and “glory” upon his people (v. 1), and through Israel to the…
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Christmas 1 • Isaiah 63:7–14 • December 29, 2013
By Joel Biermann Israel, God’s rebellious son, God’s adulterous bride, remains always the unexpected recipient of God’s greatest giving. He even intervenes for Israel as a…
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Advent 4 • Isaiah 7:10–17 • December 22, 2013
By Wally Becker “Behold the virgin is about to become pregnant and bear a son, and you will call his name Immanuel” (Is 7:14). Unfortunately, the…
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Advent 3 • Isaiah 35:1–10 • December 15, 2013
Editor’s Note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, October 1998. By Jeffrey A. Gibbs Textual observations: The historical situation at the time…
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Advent 2 • Isaiah 11:1–10 • December 8, 2013
By Francis C. Rossow The tree metaphor with which the text begins is a continuation of the same metaphor introduced at the end of the preceding…
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Advent 1 • Isaiah 2:1–5 • December 1, 2013
By Paul Philp A new church year has begun, and the prophet Isaiah gives us a glimpse of the future new creation by focusing us upon…
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Epiphany 5 • Matthew 5:13–20 • February 6, 2011
by Jeffrey A. Gibbs The Text’s Limits: A Strong Suggestion Although the lectionary has put together 5:13–16 and 5:17–20, I would strongly suggest separating them.…