3rd Wednesday in Advent (Series C)

Epistle Reading: Revelation 12:1-6

Pastor Eric Klemme preached from Revelation’s account of the Nativity, showing the Christmas story through a heavenly perspective. He explained the imagery of Mary, the twelve stars, and the great red dragon as symbols of God’s people, Christ’s birth, and Satan’s attempt to destroy the Savior. From Herod’s slaughter of the innocents to the dragon’s rebellion, the devil has tried to usurp Christ’s authority, yet Jesus alone wears the true crown of divinity and has crushed the serpent’s head. Pastor Klemme reminded the church that Revelation is not about fear or speculation but about comfort: Christ has come, Christ reigns, and Christ will come again. Our present mission as the Church is to remain steadfast, proclaim the Gospel, and await with hope the final victory when Satan is cast down forever.