Preview of Christmas Day, 2011

Sermon for Christmas Day 12/25

Isaiah 52:7-10

First Thoughts: Christmas day is a time to step back from the familiar account of manger, angels and shepherds and simply dwell in the mystery of the incarnation.

          One of the carols we sing is a spiritual titled “Go, Tell It On The Mountain.”  It is based on Old Testament lesson today, Isaiah 52.

          We may not fully understand how the fullness of God can dwell in the form of a child, but all of our Christmas singing and celebrations help us to “Go, Tell It” to the world.

“Go, Tell It”

          Tell of God’s reign (7-8)

          Tell of God’s Salvation (9-10)