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Nehemiah 8: 2-6. 8-10
Ezra the Priest reads and explains the Law to the people, assuring them that ‘the joy of the Lord is your stronghold’
1 Corinthians 12: 12-30
just as the body is one, though it has many members, so too is Christ. Each member has need of the others with their particular gifts.
Luke 1: 1-4, 4: 14-21
Luke introduces his Gospel and then records Jesus’ initial teaching at Nazareth, a summary of his entire ministry.
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Micah 5: 1-4
A child will be born out of Bethlehem Ephrathah, who will establish a kingdom of peace to the ends of the earth.
Hebrews 10: 5-10
Christ abolishes the ritual sacrifices of the law by offering his own body.
Luke 1: 39-45
Mary sets out as quickly as possible to visit her cousin Elizabeth. When she greets Elizabeth the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy.
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Zephaniah 3: 14-18
After warning against the coming day of judgement, the prophet encourages the people to rejoice because God is among them and salvation is near
Philippians 4: 4-7
Paul is in prison because of his work for the Lord but concentrates only on his love and concern for the Christians in Philippi.
Luke 3: 10-18
John the Baptist teaches the people how to change their lives in preparation for the coming of Christ.
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Baruch 5: 1-9
The Lord reaches out to his people, who are challenged to welcome the Lord with joy and remove every barrier to his presence in their lives.
Philippians 1: 3-6. 8-11
When Paul calls the people of Philippi to mind and prays for them, he does so with joy. He urges them to increase in love for each other.
Luke 3: 1-6
John the Baptist is firmly rooted in human history and geography as he is about to begin his ministry.
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Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Through the prophet Jeremiah, the Lord assures his people that he will bring salvation and restoration to the land.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4.2
Paul reminds the Thessalonians of the instructions he gave them on the authority of Jesus the Lord. If they continue to follow them, their hearts will be confirmed in holiness.
Luke 21: 25-28. 34-36
Jesus looks to the time when he will come again, and tells his disciples to be ready.