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Isaiah 11: 1-10
The messianic rule of justice overflows into a vision of a peace amidst the animal creation.
Romans 15: 4-9
Scripture gives us examples of tolerance and hope, which we are invited to follow.
Matthew 3: 1-12
John the Baptist preaches repentance and challenges those who are complacent with the coming judgement of God.
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Isaiah 2: 1-5
Isaiah has a vision in which all peoples will stream to the Temple of the Lord, and he will establish a kingdom where there will be no more war.
Romans 13: 11-14
Paul urges the Romans to give up the ways of the night and live sober lives in the light of the day.
Matthew 24: 37-44
Jesus urges his disciples to remain awake and ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
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2 Samuel 5: 1-3
David is chosen as the undisputed king of Israel by all the tribes at Hebron. David was God’s choice; people agree that he alone is fit to lead God’s people.
Colossians 1: 12-20
The Son of God is the image of the unseen God, the firstborn of all creation, the one who existed before anything was created.
Luke 23: 35-43
The kingship of Jesus is recognised by the unlikeliest of people: a self-confessed criminal who admits he deserves to die for what he has done.
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Malachi 3: 19-20
The future that is known to God alone will see the just enjoy healing and reward, while the wicked will experience retribution.
2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12
Work and pray hard, striking a holy and wholesome balance between work, service and prayer
Luke 21: 5-19
Even the most significant human achievements will pass away, but endurance and faithfulness to God through the worst of times will win us favour with God.
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2 Maccabees 7: 1-2. 9-14
The seven brothers place their trust in God and in the resurrection from the dead
2 Thessalonians 2: 16-3:5
Paul encourages the Thessalonians to persevere in their faith.
Luke 20: 27-38
Despite the mocking of the Sadducees, Jesus shows that God’s very nature means there is a resurrection from the dead for those who are worthy.