Scripture Reading(s) Micah 5:2-5 5:2 But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 5:3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 2 Peter 3:8-15 3:8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 3:9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 1:18-25 1:18 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 with child from the Holy Spirit. 1:19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 1:1-7 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 1:2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 1:3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 1:4 and was declared to … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 80:2 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 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 7:10-16 7:10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 7:11 Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 7:12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. 7:13 Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, … Read more