Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the significance of Christ’s circumcision as a transition from the Old Testament law to the New Testament grace, highlighting the fulfillment of the covenant with Abraham and the introduction of baptism as a new covenant. He discusses the prophecy of St. Simeon regarding the rise and fall of many, illustrating this through contrasts such as corrupt versus pure, powerful versus helpless, Pharisees versus disciples, and self-righteous versus repentant.
Fr. Matthias explains how Christ’s coming ushered in a new order emphasizing faith, repentance, and spiritual transformation rather than strict adherence to the law. He emphasizes the shift from the old law’s focus on works to the new law’s focus on love and the Spirit working in believers’ hearts.
This sermon invites reflection on the transformation brought by Christ’s incarnation and encourages living according to the new creation we have become in Him.
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