Monday, December 5, 2011

Sermon in a Bottle

Second Sunday in Advent - B.  "Speak tenderly to Jerusalem."

When we listen to scripture, it's not all about thinking.  It is good to hear the feelings as well.  This transitional Sunday brings John the Baptizer on stage, who calls the people to repent of their sins.  If we do not, says second Peter, we will experience the heavens passing away with a mighty roar and  elements dissolved by fire.  But God is more than power.  Isaiah says the Lord will give comfort to his chosen people, and (in an image which evokes mind Jesus) feed his flock like a good shepherd. 

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