Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3
The prophet speaks of a light to enlighten the people.

1 Corinthians 1:10–13. 17
Paul appeals to his readers to be united in mind and heart – acting otherwise would rob the cross of Christ of its power.

Matthew 4: 12-23
Jesus says to his first disciples, “Follow me”, and immediately they follow him.

Isaiah 49: 3. 5-6
The chosen one of God is the light of the nations who will bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
Paul’s greeting to his community is of grace and peace in the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 1: 29-34
The chosen one of God will baptize with the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 60: 1-6
Jerusalem is a beacon of hope, not only drawing the exiled Jews back to their home but also attracting all the nations to worship the Lord.

Ephesians 3: 2-3, 5-6
The revelation given to Paul is that the pagans share with the Jews the same inheritance and the same promise through the Gospel.

Matthew 2: 1-12
The wise men from the east follow the light of a star to find the new born king of the Jews so that they can worship him and offer him their gifts.

Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7
The Suffering servant, filled with the Holy Spirit, is also the one who will open the eyes of those who are blind, free prisoners and bring light to those in darkness.

Acts 10: 34-38
It is because God has no favourites that Jesus was able to help and heal everyone who came to him.

Matthew 3: 13-17
John reluctantly baptises Jesus, whom God then acknowledged as ‘my Son, the Beloved’.

Ecclesiasticus 3: 2-6, 12-14
Love for our parents is a source of many blessings.

Colossians 3: 12-21
The children of God put on the clothes of virtue every day.

Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23
The angel’s message to Joseph – protect your family.