Commemoration Of Events In The Life Of Christ

The Christian calendar is designed to focus our attention on the life of Christ. Thus, the most significant of the minor commemorations of the church are those that recall events in the life of Christ not already mentioned in earlier chapters of this volume. Some churches schedule separate services for these days; others include the events as part of their customary Sunday worship. Prayers not identified in this article are from the Lutheran Book of Worship. Name of Jesus. This observance recalls Jesus' circumcision and naming as recorded in Luke 2:21. It is observed on January 1. Suggested readings include Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:47 or Philippians 2:9-13; and Luke 2:15-21. The following prayer is based on the theme of this observance: Eternal Father, you gave your Son the name of Jesus to be a sign of our salvation. Plant in every heart the love of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for…