A live streamed service from the Lutheran Church in Bethlehem

The sermon by Dr Munther Isaac begins at 50 minutes.

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Lord, we come to worship the saviour you sent us…
And we marvel at the manner of the sending.
In the midst of political upheaval, we hoped for a king.
In the midst of wars and rumors of wars, we hoped for a general.
In the midst of religious tumult and controversy, we hoped for a high priest.

But you send us a baby.
(pause for bewildered reflection)

Interesting choice, God.

–Lawrence Lee

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