December 8, 2024
Second Sunday in Advent
“Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild”
Series: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 (Zechariah’s Song)
Visions abound in our culture today—just not all of them religious in nature. It is quite commonplace for both politicians and newscasters alike to let us know (with much fervor) what exactly their rendition of the future is going to look like. Many times, these “visions” differ vastly between particular news outlets and political parties. In such a circumstance, let us turn to the Scriptures to listen for a lasting and relevant vision (or “prophecy”) that is “a dawn from on high” which “guide(s) our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79). How might such a biblically-based vision allow us to perceive our culture’s seemingly prescient proclamations from a renewed vantage-point?
~ Pastor Scott