Year: 2015

FIRST READING Exodus 13:1-3a–11-15 1 The LORD said to Moses: 2 Consecrate to me all the firstborn; whatever is the first to open the womb among the Israelites, of human beings and animals, is mine. 3 Moses said to the people, “Remember this day on which you came out of Egypt, out of the house … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Isaiah 9:2–7 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. 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Micah 5:2-5a 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. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Zephaniah 3:14-20 14 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Malachi 3:1-7b 1 See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the LORD whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight — indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Jeremiah 33:14-16 14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice … [Read more…]

THANKSGIVING, WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IT? Young Paige, whose father was a radio announcer, was invited to a friend’s house for dinner. When she arrived, the mother asked Paige if she would honor them by saying the blessing. Paige was delighted. She cleared her throat, looked at her wristwatch, and said, “This food, friends, … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 9 As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. 10 A stream of fire issued and flowed … [Read more…]

FIRST READING Daniel 12:1-3 1“At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2 Many … [Read more…]

FIRST READING       1 Kings 17:8-16 8 The word of the LORD came to [Elijah,] saying, 9“Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” 10 So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a … [Read more…]