St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

The epiphany which shines the light on what happens to us, along with Christ, in our Baptism, to give us life eternal.

Paul explains that what he teaches is a mystery made known to us by the Holy Spirit's revelation.

The beginning of the Gospel account of Jesus written by Mark.

The visit of the Wise Men to worship Jesus and the flight to Egypt.

John the Baptizer prepares the way for Jesus.

The Genealogy of Jesus and the record of His birth.

The Birth of Jesus Christ to Mary & Joseph, in Bethlehem, who later is circumcised, presented in the temple, and later returns at 12 years old to "Wow!" the teachers.

Christians sealed and a great multitude in heaven.

Directions for father & mother, children, employer & employee, and finally instruction on putting on the full armor of God.

We are saved by grace, not by what we do, which is a free gift of God that inspires us to good works.