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Fear and Wisdom
“It is the LORD who has made all things, and to those who fear him he gives wisdom.” (Sirach 43:35, NAB)
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To the Depths
“[The LORD] plumbs the depths and penetrates the heart; their innermost being he understands.” (Sirach 42:18a, NAB)
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Filled with Fruits
“Come to me, all you that yearn for me, and be filled with my fruits….” (Sirach 24:18, NAB)
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Hopes’ Fruition
“God’s blessing is the lot of the just man, and in due time his hopes bear fruit.” (Sirach 11:22, NAB)
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Wisdom’s Root
“The root of wisdom is fear of the LORD; her branches are length of days.” (Sirach 1:18, NAB)
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Adopted, Redeemed, and Sealed
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 2–3, 2010, for the Second Sunday of Christmas. + + + Readings Jeremiah 31:7–14 or Sirach 24:1–12 Psalm 147:12–20 (antiphon v. 12) or Wisdom 10:51–21 (antiphon v. 20) Ephesians 1:3–14 John 1:[1–9] 10–18 + + +…
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Study, Seek, Pray
“The one who devotes himself to the study of the law of the Most High… sets his heart to rise early to seek the Lord who made him, and to petition the Most High; he opens his mouth in prayer and asks pardon for his sins.” (Sirach 38:34b, 39:5, NRSV)
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Utter Dependability
“But God does not withdraw his mercy, nor permit even one of his promises to fail.” (Sirach 47:22, LH)
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Devoted
“The one who devotes himself to the study of the law of the Most High … sets his heart to rise early to seek the Lord who made him, and to petition the Most High; he opens his mouth with prayer and asks pardon for his sins.” (Sirach 38:34b, 39:5, NRSV)
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Fear and Wisdom
“It is the Lord who has made all things, and to those who fear him he gives wisdom.” (Sirach 43:35, LH)