Christmas Readings Isaiah11:1-9 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—3 and he […]Read more
Proclamation Text— Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been […]Read more
Time Magazine chooses for Women of the Year those who “have made significant impact in their respective communities and fields, from activism and government to sports and the arts.” The scripture lessons for today describe how women who the world may overlook are the ones who have God’s favor. 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Read more
Throughout history, kings rose up in societies as a result of leading their people to triumph by the sword. Today’s scripture describes Christ as a king who conquers his enemies with his word. Revelation 19:11-16 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and Read more