Sermon For November 28, 1999
First Sunday of Advent
HEBREW TESTAMENT: Isaiah 11:1-2 60:19-21
CHRISTIAN TESTAMENT: Luke 2:1-5, Mark 6:8-11, Luke 11:5-10
The child had much to say. There was a break. A break of many years. But when he finally returned to his hometown and stood up to speak in a synagogue, people were aware that this was someone who should be listened to. Jesus spoke to his 12 disciples, special friends that had joined him in his ministry.