Theme: The Christian tradition invites us to celebrate 3 advents the 4 weeks of advent. It would help your sermon if you wore some kind of “garment” that signified your ordination or calling.

The Word-Made-Flesh . . .

Exegesis of Romans 13:11-14

It seems strange that as the church’s calendar enters into its most hopeful, anticipatory season, the first of our four Advent readings turns once again towards that final Day of Judgment and end-time scenarios. Yet the eschatological words from Paul to the Roman Christians has a decidedly upbeat tone. Paul’s message is laced with urgency because “the day is at hand” (v.11). Rather than comment on any social upheavals or political affairs pertaining to this fast-approaching new age, Paul makes his message absolutely personal. The cause for exci…