THIS WEEK'S TEXT

• Revised Common: Isaiah 9:2-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
• Roman Catholic: Isaiah 9:2-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-14
• Episcopal: Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
• Lutheran: Isaiah 9:2-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20

Theme For The Day: The Good News of Christ's Birth

COMMENTARY

Lesson 1: Isaiah 9:2-7
The prophet declares the dawning of a new day of light, justice and everlasting peace for the downtrodden of the Lord. A son is given who mediates the very presence and attributes of God; he is proclaimed the Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. There has been a great deal of discussion as to whether this passage is pre- or post-exilic, whether it was composed by Isaiah or a later writer. There is no re…