A blessed New Year to you! The Gospel for the Sunday after Christmas is pretty intense, as Jesus’ family is forced to flee Bethlehem to escape the jealous rage of King Herod. Today’s message is “The Battle Begins,” based on Matthew 2:13-23.
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Liturgical portions from Lutheran Service Book Divine Service 1. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.
“The Infant Priest Was Holy Born,” text © 1997, 2003 Chad L. Bird. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.