Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 43:1-7 43:1 But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 23 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. 24 Some were convinced … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 2:1-12 2:1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2:2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Ephesians 3:1-12 3:1 This is the reason that I Paul am a Prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of your Gentiles– 3:2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, 3:3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 72:1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 72:2 May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. 72:3 May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. 72:4 May he defend the cause of the … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Philippians 2:5-11 2:5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 2:6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 2:7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being … Read more