Second Sunday in Advent – Divine Service 3

 

Wisdom, understanding, counsel, and might are unveiled in Jesus of Nazareth.  In his letter to the Romans, Paul unwraps the complete truth – Jesus embraces even Gentile Nations with divine hope, joy, and peace.  John the Baptist, with his abrasive appearance and unexpected rhetoric, forcefully proclaims both judgement against arrogant Pharisees and the need for repentance.  Ultimately, Jesus alone casts final judgement on the fate of unbelievers and eternally claims salvation for repentant sinners. 

 

Isaiah 11:1-10

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

 

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“What Hope!  An Eden Prophesied”     LSB 342

“On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry”     LSB 344

“When All the World Was Cursed”     LSB 346

“Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming”     LSB

359“The Night Will Soon Be Ending”     LSB 337

“Prepare the Royal Highway”     LSB 343

“By All Your Saints in Warfare”     LSB 518   sts. 1, 18, 24, 3