First Sunday of Christmas, Revised Common Lectionary Year A. Matthew's Gospel is distinctive in its treatment of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as political refugees, situating their story in the context of an act of genocide. This is in stark contrast to the message of Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12): that Jesus is good news for the people of all nations. Reader: Maxwell Gambrell. Musician: Phillip Morgan. Music: "Go, Tell It on the Mountain" and "Jesus, Be with Us."
