Division and Revelation The First Sunday after Christmas – 12/28/2025 Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Dr. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke in the second chapter with special emphasis on verses thirty-four and thirty-five which read as follows: “And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in

Depart in Peace The First Sunday of Christmas – 12/29/2024 Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Christopher W. Brademeyer That portion of God’s holy Word for consideration this morning is our Gospel lesson from the second chapter of the holy Gospel according to St. Luke with special emphasis on verses twenty-nine through thirty-two which read as follows: “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepar