Advent, Week 3

Advent, Week 3. This week focuses on many promises being fulfilled and the great joy that comes with it. Wednesday covers the third 'role' of Jesus, as Priest. It's a little weak this year. I was a little rushed to get it out. Next year I'll revise and strengthen it.

JOY – FULFILLMENT
Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 – Mary and Elizabeth Rejoice
Luke 1:39-56

Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 – The Birth of John the Baptist
Luke 2:57-66

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 – The Promises Fulfilled
Isaiah 52:7-12
Luke 1:67-79

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 – A Priest
Hebrews 4:15-5:10

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 – The Birth of Jesus the Christ
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 1:24-25
Luke 2:1-7

Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 – The Word Became Flesh
John 1:1-18
1 John 4:7-19
1 John 5:20

Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 – Rejoice!
Psalm 98
Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11

Advent, Week 2

Here's the selections for Advent, Week 2. I titled this week, Announcements, trying to pick up themes that heighten expectation, of what is to come.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 – The Fullness of Time and the Spirit
Ezekiel 11:16-20
Galatians 4:4-7
Ephesians 1:9-14
Hebrews 10:23

Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 – Comfort Announced
Isaiah 40:1-9
Isaiah 52:7-10

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 – One to Prepare the Way
Isaiah 40:3-5
Micah 3:1-4
Luke 1:67-80
John 1:6-8

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 – He will be a King
Numbers 24:15-19
Daniel 7:13-14
Micah 5:2-5

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 – A Different Kind of Announcement
Matthew 2:1-2

Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 – Elizabeth’s Reproach Removed
Luke 1:5-25

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 – The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Matthew 1:18-23
Luke 1:26-38