12 Days of Christmas: Behind the Hymns — From Heaven Above to Earth I Come (LSB 358)

Learn about Lutheran Service Book 358, “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #357, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Rev. Luke Zimmerman, pastor at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #356, “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #355, “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide.”

Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Hymn of the Day: LSB 382

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel regarding the Hymn of the Day for Christmas Day, LSB 382, with guest Rev. Mark Smith.

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord

Rev. Daniel Golden, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, WV, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #352, “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Creator of the Stars of Night

Rev. Zelwyn Heide, pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hannover, ND and Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem, ND, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #351, “Creator of the Stars of Night.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come

Rev. Shawn Linnell, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, NE, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #350, “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: Hark the Glad Sound

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #349, “Hark the Glad Sound.”

Sharper Iron — The Hymns of Advent: The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Lutheran Service Book #348, “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns.”