Treasure for the Baby

Treasure for the baby

for the sacrifice to come

embalming fluids, fragrance

to prepare him for the tomb

Myrrh, bittersweet

such a gift for the child;

treasure for the baby

who would become our sacrifice

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January 7, 2013

Epiphany Sunday

Matthew 2:1-12

Isaiah 60:1-6

with:

Matthew 2:13-18 (Herod’s slaughter of children)

Mark 12:41-44 (widow’s offering)

Luke 15:11b-32 (Prodigal Son)

Luke 1:46-55 (Magnificat)

and sermon – “What is this Treasure, this Epiphany?”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/01/sermon-what-is-this-treasure-this.html

by Raymond A. Foss

Certified Lay Speaker

(substituting for Pastor Lorrin Radzik)

Hillside United Methodist Church

Goffstown, NH          

January 6, 2013

Epiphany Sunday

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