Christmas Eve / Christmas Day
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Theme of the Day
Why the Incarnation matters!
Collect of the Day
A prayer of thanks to God for giving us the true light that shines on Christmas Eve. Petitions to God to have us walk in the light of Jesus' presence follow. Christology and a view of Sanctification as a spontaneous and free following of Christ are emphasized.
Psalm of the Day
Psalm 96
* Hymn celebrating God's kingship.
* The song is said to be a new one (v. 1), most appropriate to celebrate the new thing God has done at Christmas.