1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson as they explore the lectionary readings for the First Sunday of Christmas on December 28, 2025. ⏰Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction to the Christmas Podcast 01:06 Exploring the Texts for the First Sunday of Christmas 03:06 The Character of Herod and His Role in the Christmas Story 06:00 The Threat of Jesus to Tyranny and Power 09:08 God's Subversive Action in the Christmas Narrative 11:49 The Tragedy of Innocent Lives in the Christmas Story 15:06 Connecting the Texts: Matthew, Isaiah, and Hebrews 17:47 Conclusion and Reflections on the Christmas Message * &amp;nbsp;* &amp;nbsp;* Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9ELQ3P1H5Sw. Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave http://www.workingpreacher.org/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39331630/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39331630