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Isaiah 7:10-16

Isaiah 7:10-16 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. 13 Then Isaiah  said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it… Read more »

Isaiah 35:1-10

Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert hall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty… Read more »

Psalm 80

Psalm 80 1Give ear, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock.  You, who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth.  2Before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh, awaken your might; come and save us. 3Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. 4How long, Lord God Almighty,… Read more »

Hebrews 1:1-4

Hebrews 1:1-4 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.  3He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint… Read more »

Titus 3:4-7

Titus 3:4-7 4But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 6This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ… Read more »

Isaiah 52:7-10

Isaiah 52:7-10 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” 8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. … Read more »

Psalm 72:18-19

Psalm 72:18-19 18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill the whole earth. Amen and Amen  The verses from this Psalm remind us of the great majesty and wonder of our God, the One who performs marvelous deeds beyond our comprehension…. Read more »

Matthew 2:13-23

Matthew 2:13-23 13Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14 Then Joseph got… Read more »

Isaiah 11:1-10

Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3His delight shall… Read more »

Advent Devotional: 2 Corinthians 3:5

2 Corinthians 3:5 5 Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God. 6He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. This time of year, we anticipate… Read more »

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