Expectations of Jesus Before His Birth

Sunday, December 6 Expectations of Jesus Before His Birth Hebrews 1:1-5; Matthew 1:1-6, 16-17 NRSV He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins,...

Jesus, Creator and Eternal Ruler

Saturday, December 5 Jesus, Creator and Eternal Ruler Hebrews 1:10-14 NRSV And, “In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear our like clothing.” (Hebrews 1:10-11) Build...

God Anoints Jesus King

Friday, December 4 God Anoints Jesus King Hebrews 1:6-9 NRSV “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” (Hebrews 1:9) Jesus’ love of righteousness calls us to strive...

In the Family Line of David

Thursday, December 3 In the Family Line of David Matthew 1:6b-15 NRSV …And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah. (Matthew 1:6b) We should strive to overcome certain aspects of our family’s past (even if they are embarrassing or challenging), to be who...

Christ, Head over All People/Things

Wednesday, December 2 Christ, Head over All People/Things Ephesians 1:15-23 NRSV God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and...

Blessed and Chosen in Christ

Tuesday, December 1 Blessed and Chosen in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 NRSV In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. (Ephesians 1:7) There is always something for which to...
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