Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Reflections Today the savior is born. Today we … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 2:1-20 2:15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 2:16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 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 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Titus 2:11-14 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 2:12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, 2:13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 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 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 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 when … Read more