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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Description: 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, βO Come, O Come, Emmanuel.βThis beloved hymn is based on seven ancient βOβ antiphons that were used during the last days of the season of Advent leading up to Christmas. The hymn uses the last of these antiphons for the first stanza, focusing our attention on the fact that Jesus comes to us as Emmanuel. He is our hope and joy to set u...