December 29, 2024
Scripture Reference – John 1:1-5, 9-18 (NRSV): In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 61:1-3 (NRSV): The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who […]
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Scripture Reference – Isaiah 61:1-4 (NRSV): The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who […]
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 9:1-7 (NIV): Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in […]
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-4 (MSG): But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel.He’ll be no upstart, no pretender. His family tree is ancient and distinguished.Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,And the scattered brothers come back home […]
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-5 (NRSV): But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she […]
Read MoreDecember 2, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB): Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you […]
Read MoreDecember 2, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:14 (NRSV): Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel.
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