John Prepares the Way for Jesus

Sunday, December 27 John Prepares the Way for Jesus Matthew 3:1-12 NRSV Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. (Matthew 3:5-6)...

John Baptizes Jesus in the Jordan

Saturday, December 26 John Baptizes Jesus in the Jordan Matthew 3:13-17 NRSV Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” (Matthew 3:13-14)...

In John, Elijah Has Come

Friday, December 25                                      CHRISTMAS DAY In John, Elijah Has Come Matthew 17:9-13; Malachi 4:4-5 NRSV He replied, “Elijah is indeed coming and will restore all things.” (Matthew 17:11) A blessed Christmas season to you, as we celebrate...

Jesus, the Father’s Beloved Son

Thursday, December 24                                                CHRISTMAS EVE Jesus, the Father’s Beloved Son Matthew 17:1-8 NRSV But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” (Matthew 17:7) The light of Christ is a lifeline for those...

The Baptist’s Testimony of Faith

Wednesday, December 23 The Baptist’s Testimony of Faith John 1:19-34 NRSV He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. (John 1:23) Who are you? Three powerful words! Take a moment to...

John the Baptist Is the Greatest

Tuesday, December 22 John the Baptist Is the Greatest Matthew 11:2-15 NRSV Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:11) John spent his life...
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