2026-01-04 — The Circumcision Of Christ – A Very Significant Day

Church Year: Christmas 2:
Date: January 4, 2026

Theme: The Circumcision Of Christ – A Very Significant Day

1 . The ceremony He underwent signified that He would keep the Law for you
2 . The name He received signified that He would conquer sin for you

– Luke 2:21

– Professor Paul Naumann

Bulletin: Bulletin

Liturgy: WS, p. 12 ff.

Hymns:

TLH 94 : Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hymnary.org link
TLH 139 : In His Temple Now Behold Him Hymnary.org link
TLH 117 : The Ancient Law Departs Hymnary.org link
Communion
TLH 114 : Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love Hymnary.org link

Scripture Readings:

Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40

Theme: The Circumcision Of Christ – A Very Significant Day

1 . The ceremony He underwent signified that He would keep the Law for you
2 . The name He recei ved si gnified that He would conquer sin for you

Luke 2:21 (Listen)

21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

(ESV)