Luke 1:17 With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
This is part of the angel's message to Zechariah proclaiming the birth of a special son for him: John the Baptist. It describes John's role in the salvation story: John's role is to make the people ready for the Lord. Jesus was coming, but the people needed to be prepared to hear and receive his message and his person. So John was sent to prepare the way. I'm intrigued by the fact that the angel says one way John will do that is "to turn the hearts of parents to their children." Concern for someone else, concern for the future, care for the next generation: that is part of what it means to be prepared for the Gospel message. Intriguing.
To experience and think about this proclamation in a new way, join us for Midweek Advent Worship tonight. We'll view artistic images of Zechariah and the angel, we'll hear some new music, and we'll talk about the angel's proclamation. Supper is at 6:15 and worship with dessert at 7. Come and join in the fun!
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Our website at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org has information about all of our ministries. This Sunday is Cantata Sunday at 8:30 and 11. We'll have Education Hour between at 9:45 as well.
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