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The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter
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Call and Response

Luke 1:26-38,47-55

4th Sunday in Advent - Year B

December 18, 2011

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter (UMC)

These two passages from Luke's gospel, held together, provide a way of seeing the world of Mary, the reality of Christmas, the potential for our own spiritual lives.  The first verses, 26-38, are traditionally known as the Annunciation; the second portion of scripture is known as the Magnificat.  The first is the call of God.  The second is the human response.

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The Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson
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It's Not About Mary

Luke 1:26-38

4th Sunday of Advent - Year A

December 21, 2008

The Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson (PCUSA)

The story is told that one day in heaven Jesus approached Peter who, acting in his roll as admissions officer, was sitting at the pearly gates. Jesus complained about the quality of people Peter was admitting into heaven, noting how many of them were of significantly questionable reputation. Peter responded, "I know Lord. But what am I to do? They come to me here and I turn them away. So they go around to the backdoor, talk to your mother, and she lets them in."

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