This Sunday, December 30

There is a now-classic Christmas movie one of my kids just watched during her break from school. It’s called “Home Alone,” and it is about the adventures of a 12-year-old boy (Kevin) who has been inadvertently left behind while his family goes on vacation over the holidays. During this Sunday’s sermon, I’m going to give a little of a review of Home Alone and compare it the story of Jesus staying behind to discuss the Scriptures with Temple scribes in Luke 2. 41-52. Does the sermon title, “What a strange child!,” refer to Kevin in Home Alone, or to Jesus in the Temple, or both? I hope you will come and continue our Christmastide celebration this Sunday at Eastminster!