Pr. Will Weedon

Pr. Will Weedon, an assistant pastor and renowned author on Lutheran worship, explores the intricacies of the church calendar. He reveals how Jewish festivals influence Christian celebrations like Easter and Christmas. The discussion includes the significance of Advent as a time of penitence, branching into the joyous extensive feasts of the Christmas season. He elaborates on Lent's 40-day fast and the celebratory nature of Easter. Concluding, he explains how maintaining the church year helps Christians stay anchored in their faith amid worldly distractions.

Pr. Will Weedon, an assistant pastor and host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever, provides fascinating insights into the Christmas hymn, 'Angels from the Realms of Glory.' He highlights the central role of angels in the Nativity and connects each stanza of the hymn to biblical narratives. Will discusses the hymnist James Montgomery's life and the significance of Psalm 95 as its anchor. He also elaborates on how creation and redemption are united through Christ, and encourages worship on Christmas, joining angels and saints in celebration.

Pr. Will Weedon, an expert in liturgy and worship and host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever, delves into the relationship between liturgical practices and doctrine. He explores the origins of 'lex orandi, lex credendi' and the implications of liturgical changes on belief systems. Weedon highlights Martin Luther's liturgical reforms and their significance in correcting misunderstandings of the sacraments. He also discusses the impact of modern language shifts in hymns on theology and the church's confession, urging a careful examination of liturgical evolution.