Sunday before Christmas (Qdom Yaldo)

Sunday before Christmas (Qdom Yaldo)

The Sunday before Christmas (had'bshabo daqdom Yaldo) according to the Liturgical Calendar of the Syriac Orthodox Church.In St. Matthew's Gospel, we are presented with the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Our Lord is shown to be the son of Abraham, the father of all nations; & the son of David, the rightful heir to the throne of Israel. Interestingly, Matthew lists the mixed ancestry of Jesus, unlike the prized 'pure lineage' which the Jewish people were fond of. When Matthew cites these four women, he is reminding his readers that 3 ancestors of King David & the mother of King Solomon were Gentiles. Matthew thus declares that the Gentiles were never an afterthought in God's plan but had been part of his work in history from the beginning. This point fits an emphasis that God is not only for people of one race or culture; we must cross racial & cultural boundaries to evangelize the whole world, humbly learn from other cultures, & serve with our brothers & sisters there.Courtesy: 'The Importance of the Sundays before Christmas' by HE Mor Theethose Yeldo The Holy Bible readings from the Church Lectionary:Evening:St. Matthew 1:1-17Morning:St. Luke 3:23-38Before Holy Qurbono:Genesis 46:8-27I Kings 9:3-7Isaiah 7:14-15, 11:1-9Holy Qurbono:Acts 3:20-26Romans 4:13-21St. Matthew 1:1-17For sermons/commentaries based on the Gospel reading: https://goo.gl/qX4ZvDTone of the Day: 8 (4 for alternate days of the week)Hymns by HG Mor Aphrem Mathews: https://goo.gl/PwosFWSermon by Dr. Babu Paul IAS: https://tinyurl.com/yckhjwtrSyriac Prayers: https://tinyurl.com/vt5zjv76 Sunday before Christmas Promiyon Sedro (courtesy Hymonutho): https://bit.ly/30POsIT