Rev. Kevin Murphy
Preparation Scriptures: Jeremiah 23: 1-6, Colossians 1: 11-20, & Luke 1: 68-79
Listen as Reverend Kevin Murphy performs an enactment centered around the miraculous birth, circumcision and naming of, John the Baptist by the aging Elizabeth, wife of Zachariah. This presentation brings you up close and personal to much of the detail, helping you to understand not only the events but, perhaps, the symbolism represented.
In many ways this story is a reflection of the observations and pledge made by God in the book of Jeremiah 23: Verse 1-6. Could Elizabeth, being barren and yet fruitful in her later years, be a reflection of the Israelites being barren and scattered, but later gathered and strengthened in their own land? John the Baptist was to become one of God's good shepherds. And then there is his Aunt Mary who was to become the mother of Jesus. To listen to this sermon
a cassette is available in the Church Library
