{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffrom-the-pulpit-of-dumc.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F122-december-27-rev-shane-page-L4BMK9CP","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"#122. December 27 - Rev. Shane Page","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/69d41c21-cd83-4234-9834-5fb9487e6486/430f11c1-0430-4a10-958e-82c92d7302be/1553523523artwork.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/826970f1-2554-4105-b189-99c0bbec21a5\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"#122. December 27 - Rev. Shane Page\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"This Sunday we will enter the next chapter of the Christmas story, the reading appointed reading for Sunday, concerning the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple (Luke 2:22-40). This passage contains a host of theological themes, Old Testament connections, and several motifs regarding the mission of Christ. This week let's consider a few of them and especially Simeon's ominous prophecy, which he uttered to Mary. There is a sense of foreboding mixed in with the joys of Christmas. The gospel writers want us to notice the shadows of Christ's birth along with its marvelous light. "}