Theme of the Day: What Child Is This? Our Savior and Substitute

Already as a child, Jesus’ saving work had begun. His entire life, he served as our substitute, perfectly obeying God’s Law. Just think of how we often neglect the study of God’s Word. Then look at twelve-year-old Jesus, eager to be in the temple learning more about Scripture. However, he would need to do more than be our substitute. Eventually he would lay that perfect life down as the sacrifice for our sin.

Luke 2:41-52
Isaiah 50:4-9
Hebrews 2:10-18
Psalm 84

36 – A Great and Mighty Wonder
41 – Let All Together Praise Our God
37 – Once Again My Heart Rejoices
53 – To Shepherds as They Watched by Night
45 – Oh, Rejoice, All Christians Loudly

Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, in mercy you sent your one and only Son to take upon himself our human nature. By his gracious coming, deliver us from the corruption of our sin, and transform us into the likeness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30,31)