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Sunday, December 26, 2021

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:73-80 “You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, O Lord, that your decisions are just; you disciplined me because I needed it. Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your law is my delight. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. Let me be reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees. May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed.”

Text: Luke 1:5-7, 11-14, 18-20

#1–Luke 1:5-7

Three things about Zacharias & Elizabeth

          They were righteous

          They lived with integrity

          They were faithful in all things

#2–Luke 1:11-14

God was “ready” to answer their prayer

#3–Luke 1:18-20

          Zacharias doubted the angel

          Luke 1:37— “with God, nothing will be impossible”

          Luke 18:27— “The things impossible with men are possible with God”

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4^th Sunday of Advent

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:65-72 “O Lord, the earth is full of your unfailing love; teach me your principles. You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. I used to wander off until you disciplined me, but now I closely follow your word. You are good and do only good; teach me your principles. Arrogant people have made up lies about me, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles. Your law is more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.” (NLT)

Mary’s Song—The Magnificat

Text: Luke 1:46-55

Magnificat—Latin for the word “magnify”

Stanza #1—Luke 1:46-49—What God has done for Mary

          1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Stanza #2—Luke 1:50-53—What God has done for us

          Luke 4:18-19

Stanza #3—Luke 1:54-55—What God has done for Israel

          Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 98:1-3

Four Hymns (Songs) in Luke 1 & 2

Mary’s Song—Luke 1:46-55               Zachariah’s Song—Luke 1:67-79

Angel’s Song—Luke 2:14                    Simeon’s Song—Luke 2:29-32

Old Testament References in Mary’s Song

V46—Psalm 34:2                      V51—Psalm 89:11

V47—Psalm 35:9                      V52—Job 12:19; 5:11

V48—1 Samuel 1:11                 V53—1 Samuel 2:5; Psalm 107:9

V49—Psalm 111:9                    V54—Psalm 98:3

V50—Psalm 103:17                  V55—Genesis 17:7; Micah 7:20

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

The Third Sunday of Advent

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 “Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! With all my heart I want your blessings, be merciful as you promised. I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations, I am a friend to anyone who fears you—anyone who obeys your commandments. O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.” (NLT)

Text: Luke 2:8-10

Joy—approval, excitement, or great happiness

#1—God is with us!

Matthew 1:22-23

John 1:14

Colossians 2:9

#2—God is A Savior!

Luke 2:8-11

John 1:29

#3—God Rescued Us!

Matthew 1:18-21

Romans 6:23

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Second Sunday of Advent

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:49-56 “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me. I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. I reflect at night on who you are O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions. This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.” (NLT)

The Branch that Brings Peace

Text: Isaiah 11:1-10

#1—A shoot (branch) will rise from the stump of Jesse

#2—The Spirit of God would rest upon this Branch

          Matthew 3:16-17

          Acts 10:38

#3—The Branch will rule in righteousness and bring peace

#4—The Branch will become a banner for all

          Romans 5:1-2

Three final verses regarding the peace of God:

Philippians 4:7 “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”