The twelve days of Christmas (the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany) continue this week. The Festival of the Epiphany of our Lord, observed on January 6th, is the second oldest festival celebrated by the Church, dating to the second century. The Eastern Church commemorates the birth of Christ on this day, but the WesternContinue reading “December 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020”
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December 22-28, 2019
What a marvelous mystery. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. God has come to help and save his people. That is the joy of our Savior’s incarnation. That is the center of this week’s celebration. As we prepare for worship next weekend, we marvel at how God cares for his sons.Continue reading “December 22-28, 2019”
December 15-21, 2019
God will come to save his people, just as he promised. He saves them through the virgin born Son of David who is also the Son of God, Immanuel. Today the Church prays for God to come in power to take away the burden of our sins. Since the Garden, there has been only oneContinue reading “December 15-21, 2019”
December 8-14, 2019
The coming of Christ in history and his return at the end of time proclaim the good news of God’s mighty deliverance. Our hearts rejoice as we hear Isaiah describe our deliverance. James tempers our joyful anticipation of our Lord’s return with patience as we undergo daily trials. We take comfort in Jesus’ words ofContinue reading “December 8-14, 2019”
December 2-8, 2019
John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, fixes our attention on the need for true preparation for the Lord’s coming. Such preparation means repenting— recognizing how our sins have offended God and trusting him for the forgiveness he gives us in Christ. Jesus, the only Savior brings peace to a troubled heart. Here is thisContinue reading “December 2-8, 2019”
About “Together in the Word”
As Christians, we regularly hear encouragement from God’s Word to continue to hear and read and study God’s Word. We are commanded to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16) and to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). But how? AContinue reading “About “Together in the Word””
Together in the Word 