Jonah 3: 1-5. 10
The reluctant prophet Jonah finally does his job and preaches repentance.

1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Paul urges the Corinthians to put their lives in order.

Mark 1: 14-20
Jesus wastes no time, but sets about his mission with urgency.

1 Samuel 3: 3-10. 19

The boy Samuel hears a voice, and learns to recognise the word of the Lord.

 

1 Corinthians 6: 13-15 17-20

Paul speaks about truthful human relationships and a healthy attitude to the human body.

 

John 1: 35-42

The first disciples meet Jesus and realise they have found the Messiah.

Isaiah 60: 1-6

The prophet sees the day dawning when the glory of the Lord will be in Jerusalem.

 

Ephesians 3: 2-3. 5-6

Paul recalls the revelation he received about God’s love for all people.

 

Matthew 2: 1-12

Wise men come from the east to disturb one king and to worship another.

 

Numbers 6: 22-27

God gives Moses the words he must use in blessing the people of Israel.

 

Galatians 4: 4-7

Through the Son, we become Spirit-filled children of God.

 

Luke 2: 16-21

Mary treasured all that the shepherds told her of the angels’ message.

Isaiah 52: 7-10
Isaiah foretells the coming of the Lord: It is to be a time of great rejoicing, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of God.

Hebrews 1: 1-6
All the prophecies of old have been fulfilled by God in the sending of his Son, Jesus Christ. All the angels worship Jesus, who sits at the right hand of God.

John 1: 1-18
John reflects on the mystery of the incarnation, where the eternal word of God becomes flesh and lives among us.  In him, we see God’s glory.