Matthew 2:1-16 Christmas Service

Votum/Salutation

Hymn 14:1, 2

Reading of the BC art. 18

Hymn 15:1, 2, 3, 4 (stand for vs.1-2)

Prayer (confession of sins and opening of the Word)

Diaconal Collection

Hymn 17:1. 2, 3

Reading of Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Psalm 132:6, 7, 10

Reading of Scripture: Matt. 2:1-16

Sermon
Two angles on the Jesus’ entrance into this world

1. Matthew and Luke’s common point of departure
2. Luke’s eyes of wonder
3. Matthew’s sense of foreboding

Hymn 19:1, 2

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn 19:3, 6

Benediction