The Cathedral & The Quick Fix: A Christmas Day Reflection

Main Takeaways

• We must reject the "Return on Investment" mindset that reduces life to temporary utility rather than eternal legacy.
• The Exodus Tabernacle provided proximity to God, but the Incarnation provides the intimacy of "God with us" in the flesh.
• Christ’s birth refutes the error that the spiritual is good while the physical is irrelevant; He sanctifies the material world.
• Sanctification involves becoming "living stones," requiring us to address sin in our lives.
• Our vocation is to mirror Christ’s sacrifice by bearing the burdens of our households with joy and presence.

Scripture Index

• Genesis 1:28: The mandate to tend creation calls us to leave a legacy, not just seek temporary gain.
• Exodus 3, 40: The Exodus leads to the Tabernacle, where God’s holiness was present yet unapproachable by Moses.
• John 1: The Word became flesh and "tabernacled" among us, bridging the gap that the tent could not.
• 1 Peter 2: The church is described as a spiritual house where believers are built together upon the foundation of Christ.
• Isaiah 9: The Lord’s zeal accomplishes our salvation through the birth of the child in Bethlehem.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

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