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A text – Isaiah 52:7-10 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”52:8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return ofContinue reading “The Day of Peace – Isaiah 52”

A text – John 1:1-14 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.1:2 He was in the beginning with God.1:3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being1:4 in him was life,Continue reading “What Jesus Is – John 1”

A text – Psalm 96 96:1 O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.96:2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.96:3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.96:4 For great is the LORD, andContinue reading “Jesus, Undaunted – Psalm 96”

A text – Isaiah 9:2-7 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.9:3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult whenContinue reading “The Reign of the Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9”

A text – Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.2:2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.2:3 All went to their own towns to be registered.2:4 Joseph also went from the town of NazarethContinue reading “A Big Origin Story – Luke 2”

A text – Psalm 126 126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.126:2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”126:3 The LORD has done great thingsContinue reading “Joy Is At Hand – Psalm 126”

A text – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 5:16 Rejoice always,5:17 pray without ceasing,5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.5:20 Do not despise the words of prophets,5:21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good;5:22 abstain from every form ofContinue reading “God With Us – 1 Thessalonians 5”

A text – Luke 1:46b-55 1:46b “My soul magnifies the Lord,1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is hisContinue reading “Radical Inspiration – Luke 1: 46-55”

A text – Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 85:1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.85:2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah85:8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to thoseContinue reading “Past, Present, & Future Tenses – Psalm 85”

A text – Isaiah 40:1-11 40:1 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.40:2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.40:3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare theContinue reading “Shepherds and Sheep – Isaiah 40”