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Rorate, The Fourth Sunday in Advent: The Ministry of John the Baptist as a Model for Ministry Today

Witness of John the Baptist
Cover: John the Baptist baptizes in the Jordan River while the priests and the Levites, who have come out from Jerusalem (the temple appears in the background) question him. (John 1:1-28). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1550.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28
Hymns: LSB 357, 347, 352, 334, 386

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Katharina von Bora Luther: Midweek Advent 3

Lessons: Psalm 46, Isaiah 55:6-11, John 15:1-11
Hymns: LSB 357, 345, 353

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Gaudete, The Third Sunday in Advent: Are You the Coming One or Do We Look for Another?

John in Prison
While in prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to see if Jesus is the coming Messiah. In the background, Jesus is teaching the disciples about John (Matt. 11:2-11). From a book by Viet Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-11
Hymns: LSB 344, 354, 343, 334, 346

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St. Lucia of Syracuse, Martyr: Midweek Advent 2

Lessons: Psalm 93, 2 Corinthians 10:13-11:6, Matthew 13:44-52
Hymns: LSB 338, 355, 342

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Filia Zion, The Second Sunday in Advent: Watch and Pray!

End Times
Jesus teaches His disciples about His second coming (Luke 21:25-36). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1554.

Lessons: Song of Solomon 2:8-14, Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-36
Hymns: LSB 348, 334, 341, 337, 336

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St. Nicholas of Myra: Midweek Advent 1

St Nicholas of Myra
St. Nicholas of Myra (March 15, 270 – December 6 343) by Albrecht Dürer, 1518.

Lessons: Psalm 145, 1 John 4:7-14, Mark 10:13-16
Hymns: LSB 349, 333, 384

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Ad Te Levavi, Advent 1: Behold, Your King

The Triumphal Entry
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to the waving of palm branches. (Matt. 21:1-9). The engraver’s knife and monogram (CE) are placed in the lower left corner, and the 4-cross in the lower center. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1563.

Lessons: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 21:1-9
Hymns: LSB 331, 332, 334, 335, 350

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St. Thomas, Midweek Advent 4: Come, Then, O Lord Jesus

Lessons: Psalm 70, Revelation 22:13-21, Ephesians 4:7-16, John:24-29
Hymns: LSB 517, 333, 934, 348

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Rorate, Advent 4: The Lord is Near; Be Anxious About Nothing

Witness of John the Baptist
Cover: John the Baptist baptizes in the Jordan River while the priests and the Levites, who have come out from Jerusalem (the temple appears in the background) question him. (John 1:1-28). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1550.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28
Hymns: LSB 355, 357, 343, 352, 346

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Midweek Advent 3: Soon Will Come That Hour

Lessons: Psalm 50, Daniel 7:9-18, Matthew 24:23-35
Hymns: LSB 701, 333, 933, 338

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Gaudete, the Third Sunday in Advent: John in Prison

John in Prison
While in prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to see if Jesus is the coming Messiah. In the background, Jesus is teaching the disciples about John (Matt. 11:2-11). From a book by Viet Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-11
Hymns: LSB 347, 354, 345, 344, 349

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Midweek Advent 2: Now He Gently Leads Us

Malachi 3:1-5, Colossians 1:15-20, John 15:1-11
Hymns: LSB 353, 333, 934, 341

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Filia Zion, Advent 2: Prepare to Meet Him

End Times
Jesus teaches His disciples about His second coming (Luke 21:25-36). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1554.

Lessons: Song of Solomon 2:8-14, Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-36
Hymns: LSB 659, 334, 337, 336, 342

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St. Andrew, Midweek Advent 1: Once He Came in Blessing

Lessons: Psalm 40, Ezekiel 3:16-21, Romans 10:8-18, John 1:35-42
Hymns: LSB 517, 333, 933, 548

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Ad Te Levavi, Advent 1: Waking from Sleep and Putting on Christ

The Triumphal Entry
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to the waving of palm branches. (Matt. 21:1-9). The engraver’s knife and monogram (CE) are placed in the lower left corner, and the 4-cross in the lower center. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1563.

Lessons: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 21:1-9
Hymns: LSB 331, 332, 350, 335, 333

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Advent 4: Rejoice!

Witness of John the Baptist
Cover: John the Baptist baptizes in the Jordan River while the priests and the Levites, who have come out from Jerusalem (the temple appears in the background) question him. (John 1:1-28). From Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), published in 1550.

Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28
Hymns: LSB 354, 357, 348, 349, 334, 353

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Midweek Advent 3: He Shall Defeat Them as One Man

Lessons: Psalm 42, Judges 6:11-24, Judges 7:2-9, Micah 5:2-5
Hymns: LSB 389, 666, 937, 352

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Advent 3: Confessing the Truth in Love

John in Prison
While in prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to see if Jesus is the coming Messiah. In the background, Jesus is teaching the disciples about John (Matt. 11:2-11). From a book by Viet Dietrich summarizing the entire Bible (1562).

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-11
Hymns: LSB 344, 345, 347, 334, 346

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Midweek Advent 2: The Lord Sets Up His Tent Among Us

Lessons: Psalm 105, Exodus 40:17-21, Exodus 40:34-38, John 1:14-18
Hymns: LSB 331, 834, 936, 338

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Advent 2: Knowing, Watching, and Heeding the Signs

End Times
Jesus teaches His disciples about His second coming (Luke 21:25-36). From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1554.

Lessons: Malachi 4:1-6, Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-36
Hymns: LSB 341, 334, 336, 337, 342

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Midweek Advent 1: Old Testament Christmas

Lessons: Psalm 105, Exodus 3:1-14, John 15:1-8
Hymns: LSB 343, 357, 933, 338

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Advent 1: O Lord , How Shall I Meet You?

The Triumphal Entry
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey to the waving of palm branches. (Matt. 21:1-9). The engraver’s knife and monogram (CE) are placed in the lower left corner, and the 4-cross in the lower center. From a book publishing Martin Luther’s Church Postils (sermons), 1563.

Lessons: Jeremiah 23:5-8, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-9
Hymns: LSB 350, 332, 334, 335, 333

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Rorate, Advent 4: The Voice in the Wilderness

Lessons: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Philippians 4:47-7, John 1:19-28
Hymns: 353, 357, 355, 350, 333

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Midweek Advent 3: Living in the “Here and Now”

Lessons: Psalm 23, 2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10, Luke 12:35-48
Hymns: 342, 672, 349

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Gaudete, Advent 3: Released from Prison

Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-11
Hymns: 344, 346, 347, 343, 333

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