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En el capítulo 2 de San Lucas nos encontramos con la historia bien conocida y muy querida del nacimiento de Jesús “en un pesebre.” El reto para los predicadores y las predicadoras es cómo ayudar a nuestros oyentes a escuchar la historia “por primera vez.” Si, con esto en la mente, tratamos de hacer exégesis … Continue reading “San Lucas 2:1-14, (15-20) Comentario por Linda M. Eastwood”

Aquí estamos, terminando la temporada de Adviento y continuando con los momentos epifánicos de Jesús en medio nuestro: el día de Navidad, la visita de los Sabios de Oriente (Reyes Magos), el bautismo de Jesús, la boda en Canaán y la Transfiguración; todos parte de la temporada litúrgica de Epifanía. Tal vez su comunidad/congregación esté … Continue reading “San Lucas 2:1-14, (15-20) Comentario por Cláudio Carvalhaes”

La lectura para Nochebuena nos presenta dos escenarios: primero, una familia humilde está en camino a Belén con la muchedumbre para ser contada en un censo imperial; y segundo, unos pastores sin nombre reciben noticias celestiales de salvación en pleno campo. Los dos escenarios se unen en Belén, la ciudad del rey David, cuando llegan … Continue reading “San Lucas 2:1-14, (15-20) Comentario por Julia Lambert Fogg”

Luke’s infancy narrative sets the humble birth of Jesus against the backdrop of a mighty empire and powerful rulers. While Caesar Augustus orchestrates an empire-wide census, the seemingly insignificant birth of a baby to peasant parents unfolds in the rural Palestinian village of Bethlehem. The “Roman Peace” Caesar Augustus — whose name means revered or … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-20 Commentary by Elisabeth Johnson”

This beautifully written account has inspired countless hymns, liturgies, works of art, and nearly every celebration of Jesus’ advent. However, as important as this story has been to the church’s remembrance of Jesus’ birth, I wonder if most North American Christians today truly connect with the significance Luke intended it to express. This story is … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14(15-20) Commentary by Karl Kuhn”

The story of Jesus’ birth in the Gospel of Luke is deceptive in its simplicity. Too familiar with the words, we hardly hear them as we are led seamlessly from one scene to the next. Yet woven into the story are three distinct worlds, each of which is described in the narrative by its own … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14 (or 2:1-20) Commentary by Holly Hearon”

This passage can be broken into two parts. Luke 2:1-7 is an account of the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:8-20 is an account of the shepherds who first heard the good news of Jesus’ birth.The second section can be broken into two smaller parts as follows: 2:8-14 (the angels’ announcement) and 2:15-20 (the shepherds’ response). … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14 (or 2:1-20) Commentary by Ruth Anne Reese”

As you read this, I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re feeling somewhat stressed and anxious. It’s one of the vexing ironies of the Christmas season that the peace it proclaims can be so elusive, especially for clergy. I’ll repeat my suggestion from last week that you take a few minutes (6:34 to … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Commentary by James Hanson”

Commentary for these texts is forthcoming. PRAYER OF THE DAY Creator God,By your greatness you became small, by your power you became powerless, by your limitlessness you became limited. Through the birth of your son, we can live in your light that shines on a world transformed by the limitless power of your love. Amen. HYMNS Silent night, … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Commentary by Emerson Powery”

Preaching on Christmas Eve is an exercise in strong, gentle truth. Luke’s literary masterpiece is “the Christmas Gospel” even in secular minds and hearts far from God. The children, candlelight, and carols reach into lives troubled with pain and despair, offering the incredible promise of hope to people who may show up only once a … Continue reading “Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Commentary by David Tiede”