The third Sunday in Advent shifts from a tone of expectation of Christ’s coming to one of rejoicing at the arrival of God’s kingdom with the coming of Jesus. The theme for the third Sunday of Advent is Joy.
The Second Advent focuses on John the Baptist, the Gentiles being included in God’s family, Christ’s coming in judgment and peace, and the church’s hopeful expectation of the completion of his promises. The theme the second Sunday of Advent is peace.
Ali is a machine for violence. An Iranian born in Tehran, he goes to the front in the Iran-Iraq war willing to become a martyr for Iran and Islam. He participates in the toughest battles and always returns alive. He is said to be bulletproof, which earned him the nickname The Immortal. With
“The Lord Our Banner” (Exodus 17:15), where banner is understood to be a rallying place. This name commemorates the desert victory over the Amalekites in Exodus 17.