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Dec 04

Day 8 | The Nativity Story

    “Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son..." —Hebrews 1:1-2 It’s remarkable that God’s daring plan to free the human race from sin—bringing His light, life and forgiveness—was... read more →
Dec 03

Day 7 | The Song of Mary

    “He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty." —Luke 1:52-53 (NIV) Mary's prophetic song, known as The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), is one of the oldest hymns of the... read more →
Dec 02

Day 6 | The Angel Gabriel

    “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary." —Luke 1:26-27 The first words of dialogue in Luke's Gospel... read more →
Dec 01

Day 5 | Zechariah

    "But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John." —Luke 1:13 Can you imagine a nine-month silent retreat? For some, a welcome gift. For others, excruciating. Zechariah... read more →
Nov 30

Day 4 | Elizabeth

    "When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out... ‘You’re so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed!" —Luke 1:41-42 (MSG) Elizabeth, descendant of Aaron, was righteous before God, living blamelessly according to... read more →
Nov 29

Day 3 | Micah

    “But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days." —Micah 5:2 If Isaiah is the prophet of big-city Jerusalem, then... read more →
Nov 28

Day 2 | Isaiah

    “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." —Isaiah 9:6 The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem in the eighth century BC. At that time, Assyrians were... read more →
Nov 27

Day 1 | Prepare the Way

    “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel." —Isaiah 7:14 The Bible tells an epic, sprawling story about God, the world and God’s intended future. As part of that story, prophets were... read more →
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