Sermon Brainwave 1057: Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 21, 2025
Description
Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner for the Fourth Sunday of Advent on December 21, 2025.
Commentaries for the Fourth Sunday of Advent can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fourth-sunday-of-advent/commentary-on-matthew-118-25-11.
⏰Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction to Advent and Scripture Readings
02:59 John the Baptist's Doubts and Expectations
06:00 Jesus' Response to John and the Nature of His Ministry
08:49 The Role of Isaiah in Advent Themes
11:56 The Highway of Return and God's Promise
15:03 The Significance of the Psalm and God's Justice
17:59 James' Call for Patience and Endurance
20:58 Reflections on Advent and Christian Living
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