Isaiah 2: 1-5
The Lord brings peace to all as he gathers the nations to his holy mountain.

Romans 13: 11-14
The time has come for us to wake up.

Matthew 24: 37-44
We are called to stay awake, for we do not know when our master is coming.

2 Samuel 5:1-3
All the tribes of Israel choose David as their King.

Colossians 1: 12-20
The Son holds all things in unity and reconciles everything in heaven and everything on earth.

Luke 23: 35-43
Jesus promises the gift of the Kingdom to the criminal who believes in him.

Malachi 3: 19-20
Like the power of the sun, God’s justice shines on the virtuous and burns up the wicked.

2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12
By word and example Paul shows us how to conduct our lives.

Luke 21: 5-19
Jesus promises the Spirit to inspire us in times of hardship and trouble.

2 Maccabees 7: 1-2. 9-14
Those who faced martyrdom for their faith remained confident that they would be resurrected to eternal life.

2 Thessalonians 2: 16-3.5
Paul relies on the long-term comfort and hope given us by Christ to see him and his readers through their present trials.

Luke 20: 27-38
Jesus deals with the scepticism of the Sadducees and reassures his hearers that life in heaven is certain but different from what they might expect.

Wisdom 11: 22-12.2
The writer reminds us of God’s mercy and love, and recognises God’s creative power.

2 Thessalonians 1: 11-2.2
Paul reminds the Thessalonians of the importance of responding to their calling day by day, avoiding distraction.

Luke 19: 1-10
Jesus calls Zacchaeus the tax collector down from the tree.  Zacchaeus responds to his call by repentance and a change of life because of his faith.