Thy Strong Word — Countdown to Christmas: LSB 372: O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is

The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the hymn “O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is.”

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Hymn of the Day: LSB 357

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding Sunday’s Hymn of the Day, LSB 357, with guest Rev. Mark Smith.

The Coffee Hour — Luther’s First Christmas Hymn

Rev. Brian Hamer talks about Martin Luther’s first Christmas hymn, “We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth.”

Sharper Iron — Nothing But Christ Crucified: But In Fact

Rev. Martin Dressler, pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Black Jack, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 15:12-34.

Oratio: Governs All Things in All Time

Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.

Morning Prayer Sermonette: Revelation 7:1-17

Rev. Matthew Lorfeld gives today’s sermonette.