The Baby Who Brought Peace (Luke 2:22-40)

The First Sunday After Christmas, December 31, 2023

Good News of Great Joy: Peace on Earth

First Reading: 1 Kings 8:6-13. King Solomon dedicates the temple, a place where the glory of the LORD would be revealed as the peace of salvation was proclaimed.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-17. As the peace of Christ rules our hearts, we are moved to live in peace.

Gospel and Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40. The Baby Who Brought Peace.

Christmas is really about God giving to you—giving you peace through his Son: peace in your heart like Simeon had; a peace that you can share with people around you, like Anna did.

Pastor Ron Koehler