Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 11:2-11 11:2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 11:3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 11:4 Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 11:5 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 146:5-10 146:5 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God, 146:6 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; 146:7 who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 35:1-10 35:1 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 35:2 it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of … Read more
What is the Apocryphon of Daniel (4Q246)? The Apocryphon of Daniel is a textual fragment that was found in cave #4 of the Dead Sea (or Judean desert) caves. It is commonly referred to as the “Son of God document”, “Aramaic Apocalypse”, or “Pseudo-Daniel.” It was written in Aramaic and is believed to have been written … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 3:1-6 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 3:2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the … Read more
How could we possibly celebrate Christmas without memes….. Here they are friends.