Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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  • Fourth Sunday in Advent (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Fourth Sunday in Advent (Matthew 1:18-25)

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    Our Gospel reading falls nearly at the beginning of Matthew’s Gospel.  What comes very first is the introduction: “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matt. 1:1) Recall the promise given to Abraham: “In you and in your Offspring, all the families of the earth will…

  • Mary the Virgin Mother (Matthew 1:18-25

    Mary the Virgin Mother (Matthew 1:18-25

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    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Fourth Sunday of Advent + December 18, 2016 Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Review: In the genealogy of Jesus, there are certain names which stand out.  The Holy Spirit is drawing our eyes to these five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.[1]  During the midweek services, we’ve been exploring why these…