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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”

A text – Mark 1:1-8 1:1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.1:2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way;1:3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of theContinue reading “A Character Breaks In – Mark 1”

A text – Psalm 80:1-7 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth80:2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us!80:3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may beContinue reading “God’s Shining Face – Psalm 80”

A text – 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus,1:5 for in every way you have been enriched in him, inContinue reading “Source of Faith and Hope – 1 Corinthians 1:3-9”