December 2025
The Christmas cradle hymn “Away in a Manger” is a favorite of kids and adults. It is one that we sing quite a bit during the Advent and Christmas seasons. It also a good lead-in to the theology given to us in the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed, especially as explained by Martin Luther in his Small Catechism.
Looking into the manger and seeing the Lord Jesus begins with the road map of the Old Testament. Lutherans really believe that the Old Testament revelation testifies of Christ- and nowhere more clearly than in the prophecy of Isaiah.
The season of Advent speaks of the “comings” of the Messiah among His people. The following are the 3 topics we will look at each of the 3 weeks of our Midweek Advent series:
Week 1: Christ’s First Coming: Who Lies in the Manger?– Isaiah 11:1-10
Week 2: Christ’s Second Coming: For What Has He Come?- Isaiah 2:1-5
Week 3: Christ’s Third Coming: How Has He Saved Us?- Isaiah 35:1-10
I hope you are able to join us each Wednesday at 12:15p or 6p for our worship service here at St. Peter’s where we will sing this beloved hymn each week and take a closer look at each verse.
May God be with you this Advent Season and I pray the Lord be with you as you prepare for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Christmas.
In His Service,
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