Subject: Videos, Studies and Commentary for Sunday, December 5, 2021
Sunday, December 5, 2021 YouTube Gospel Short Story
NEW! We've begun a YouTube channel with new content. Each Sunday, a three minute video will be posted with a short story, a verse from the Sunday's gospel as a moral, followed by a reflection question. This Sunday, we continue with "Receiving the Word." If you've enjoyed the stories from the Children's Readings in word-sunday.com, take a look at these videos. And pass the link along to those who you evangelize in your life. Don't forget to like and subscribe. word-sunday.com: Studies and Resources
The Baptist preached in turbulent times. His message stood in contrast to the common wisdom of the age and the given political landscape at the time. Rome was not the greatest manifestation of divine power; implicitly, Caesar was not the king of kings. No, God's Kingdom trumped the Empire and the coming Messiah stood above all. John appeared to proclaim the Kingdom and its ruler.
apostolic-times.com: Commentary
Luke presented an interesting view of the Good News. He honored the traditions found in Mark's gospel and the "Q" source. But he also added his own spin. His gospel was Spirit-directed and Spirit-driven. In Luke 3, John the Baptist appeared to preach repentance and preparation for the Messiah. In Philippians 1, St. Paul greeted to a favored community from prison.
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