Second Sunday in Advent: December 10, 2006.(Preaching Helps)

From: Currents in Theology and Mission | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: Bouman, Luke L. | Copyright information

Malachi 3:1-4

Luke 1:68-79 (Zechariah's song)

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

First Reading

Once again there isn't much happy news in the First Testament or Gospel readings for today. Malachi talks about sending a messenger who will refine with fire. Luke's story places John in history and then tells us that he came proclaiming repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Paul is once again thankful for a community of faith and enc...

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