
Luke 2:40-52 – Christmas 2 (C)
12/30/24 • 46 min
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's adolescent visit at the temple where his parents leave him behind by accident. In his questioning of the rabbis at the temple, and the relationship of Jesus to the temple, we see his twofold and contradictory relationship with the law of God. As God, he is Lord of the law, capable of judging it and setting it aside; but as man, he willingly goes beneath it to be our sacrifice and atonement for sin.
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On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's adolescent visit at the temple where his parents leave him behind by accident. In his questioning of the rabbis at the temple, and the relationship of Jesus to the temple, we see his twofold and contradictory relationship with the law of God. As God, he is Lord of the law, capable of judging it and setting it aside; but as man, he willingly goes beneath it to be our sacrifice and atonement for sin.
Show Notes:
- Support 1517 Podcast Network
- 1517 Podcasts
- 1517 on Youtube
- 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
- 1517 Events Schedule
- 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
What’s New from 1517:
- Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
- Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits
- Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024
- Clothed with Christ by Brian William Thomas
More from the hosts:
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Luke 2:22-40 – Christmas 1 (C)
On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the dedication of Christ at the temple. Here the law of primogeniture – the birthright of the firstborn – is bestowed upon Christ – but not, in this case, as a blessing but as his curse. Here, we see Christ going under the law as our substitute and sacrifice, such that he promises a salvation which comes apart from the law.
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On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the baptism of Jesus according to Luke's retelling. We see the connection to Epiphany in this text because of a revelation of what forgiveness of sins means. Before Christ's coming, forgiveness was given and people were baptized by John in anticipation of Christ's coming. Now being baptized, Jesus has revealed himself as savior from sin – not as one to be anticipated, but as one who has presently arrived.
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