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A text – John 1:1-18 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was theContinue reading “Embodying God’s Grace and Truth – John 1:1-18”

A text – Isaiah 52:7-10 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.”8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices; together they shout for joy,for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion.9 Break forth; shoutContinue reading “God Breaking In – Isaiah 52:7-10”

A text – John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was theContinue reading “We Are God’s – John1:1-14”

A text – Luke 2:1-14 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, toContinue reading “God With Us – Luke 2:1-14”

A text – Psalm 80:1-7 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth2  before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4 O Lord GodContinue reading “Shining Face of God – Psalm 80”

A text – Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be Son of God with powerContinue reading “Saints in Messes – Romans 1:1-7”

A text – Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, plannedContinue reading “Lineage of Faithfulness – Matthew 1”

A text – Psalm 146:5-10 5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God,6 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever;7 who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free;8 the Lord opens the eyes ofContinue reading “Pray and Watch – Psalm 146”

A text – Isaiah 35:1-10 35 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus  2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and shouting. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,    the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, theContinue reading “Remember That Time When… Isaiah 35: 1-10”

A text – Matthew 11:2-11 2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight, the lame walk,Continue reading “Embodiment – Matthew 11:2-11”