Bryn Athyn Cathedral

 “The Little Things” In Micah’s prophesy, Bethlehem is identified as the birthplace of the Messiah. The emphasis placed on this town is its smallness, its seeming insignificance, and yet out of Bethlehem will “come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel” (5:2). This description of the Lord’s birthplace contains deep spiritual significance and foretells a spiritual virtue we all need which, in the eyes of the world, seems insignificant and unremarkable but which, in reality, is “the little thing” that counts the most.

Christmas season where we celebrate the birth of the Lord is rapidly approaching and it is useful to us to think about all the things we need to do in order to prepare for His Advent. One key item on each of our checklists should be to REPENT! We will discuss the important role John the Baptist played in preparing people for the Lord’s coming.

Boynton Beach, FL (Audio from YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wxgqmhpPGx8)

 How the Ten Commandments free us. The Lord’s commandments can feel pretty heavy at times. So what makes the Lord’s yoke “easy” and His burden “light”?

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Text: Psalm 63: 4 1st Lesson: Exodus 17: 2nd Lesson: Psalm 62: 5-12, 63: 1-8 3rd Lesson: AC 1937

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The Lord's birth marks the beginning of a process often called "glorification." Essentially, it unveils the genuine identity of the Lord – Human. This revelation echoes through prophetic voices, as seen in Isaiah 9: "For to us, a child is born... And he will be called... Mighty God...." The process of understanding God's true nature unfolds through foreshadowing prophecy, followed by the profound experience of witnessing His infancy. Come and see!

 Worship / Prayer / Meditation    , Charity / Life of Use / Service    , Faith    , Forgiveness / Repentance 

Readings: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, 26, 27, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, HH 526:4, Spiritual Experiences (SD) 2621.

By Rev. Louis B. King

Recorded on September 12, 1976 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral.

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Readings: Deuteronomy 30, John 14, Arcana Coelestia (Secrets of Heaven) 1382.

By Rev. Thomas L. Kline.

Recorded on July 12, 1987 at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. For more recordings, visit www.newchurchaudio.org.