^{Sermon From The
2nd Sunday of Advent 2011}
The Holy Bible, and particularly the New Testament, was written primarily to strengthen the faith of those who already believe.  It is meant to give continual education and guidance to the faithful.  We should treat the word of God with the greatest reverence.  If we read Holy Scripture regularly, the words will become imprinted in our hearts and come to mind when they are most needed.

Our Lord fulfilled His promise to the ancient Hebrews when He became man, but for the gentile nations, God had no promise or obligation.  He came to us out of love alone.  This should make us all the more humble and grateful.  This season was given to us so that we might have a deeper gratitude for what our Redeemer has done for us.  In order to appreciate how good Our Lord is, we must first appreciate the state of our wretchedness and the evil of sin – its cause.  In this knowledge of ourselves we cry out, “If You will, Lord, You can make me clean!”
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