Narrative Lectionary from Working Preacher
Narrative Lectionary from Working Preacher
Luther Seminary
Narrative Lectionary 649 (NL417/NL418): Birth of Jesus/Shepherds Visit - December 24-25, 2025
12 minutes Posted Nov 24, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Christmas Reflections: Homecoming and Tradition02:52 The Significance of Dislocation and Divine Presence06:08 Hospitality and the Cosmic Nature of Christmas09:00 The Fulfillment of Promises and the Birth of a SavioršŸŽ§ Listen now and equip yourself for your preaching journey! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow preachers.Mentioned in this episode:May 2026 WP Campaign
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Join hosts Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester as they explore the beloved Christmas story from Luke 2 in this special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day episode. While the Narrative Lectionary typically follows the Gospel of John this year, the hosts return to Luke's account because "you got to have the shepherds and the angels at Christmas." This conversation moves beyond sentimentality to reveal the cosmic significance of Christ's birth and its enduring power to speak to experiences of both homecoming and dislocation.TIMECODES:00:00 Christmas Reflections: Homecoming and Tradition02:52 The Significance of Dislocation and Divine Presence06:08 Hospitality and the Cosmic Nature of Christmas09:00 The Fulfillment of Promises and the Birth of a SavioršŸŽ§ Listen now and equip yourself for your preaching journey! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow preachers.Mentioned in this episode:May 2026 WP Campaign