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Paul and Timothy greet the believers in Corinth. Though our faith often results in suffering in this world, the Lord comforts us. Like Paul, we find that often our plans are not the plans of the Lord.

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BibleGateway: 2 Corinthians 1 ESV Text: 2 Corinthians 1 2 Corinthians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that… Paul and Timothy greet the believers in Corinth. Though our faith often results in suffering in this world, the Lord comforts us. Like Paul, we find that often our plans are not the plans of the Lord.

The Lord has not forsaken His people. On the contrary, He has accomplished our salvation at the appointed time. By faith in Christ we are the holy people of God. Praise the Lord for His glad tidings!

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 62 ESV Text: Isaiah 62 Isaiah 62 (Listen) Zion’s Coming Salvation 62:1   For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,    and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,  until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,    and… The Lord has not forsaken His people. On the contrary, He has accomplished our salvation at the appointed time. By faith in Christ we are the holy people of God. Praise the Lord for His glad tidings!

Isaiah prophesies the coming salvation of the Lord. What joyful news! This salvation will be accomplished through the suffering of the Messiah.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 52 ESV Text: Isaiah 52 Isaiah 52 (Listen) The Lord’s Coming Salvation 52:1   Awake, awake,    put on your strength, O Zion;  put on your beautiful garments,    O Jerusalem, the holy city;  for there shall no more come into… Isaiah prophesies the coming salvation of the Lord. What joyful news! This salvation will be accomplished through the suffering of the Messiah.

Paul continues to exhort Titus and the people under his care to good works. We are a new creation in Christ, washed clean in Baptism to be the holy children of God. Therefore we desire to live as holy children of God. Paul closes his letter with final greetings and a closing blessing.

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BibleGateway: Titus 3 ESV Text: Titus 3 Titus 3 (Listen) Be Ready for Every Good Work 3:1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,… Paul continues to exhort Titus and the people under his care to good works. We are a new creation in Christ, washed clean in Baptism to be the holy children of God. Therefore we desire to live as holy children of God. Paul closes his letter with final greetings and a closing blessing.

Paul exhorts Titus to teach sound doctrine. Paul gives instructions for believers as they fulfill various vocations in life, motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Titus is to repeat these instructions to the believers on Crete.

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BibleGateway: Titus 2 ESV Text: Titus 2 Titus 2 (Listen) Teach Sound Doctrine 2:1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound1 doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in… Paul exhorts Titus to teach sound doctrine. Paul gives instructions for believers as they fulfill various vocations in life, motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Titus is to repeat these instructions to the believers on Crete.

Paul greets Titus and tasks him with appointing an elder (pastor) in every town on the island of Crete. Paul lists qualifications for such overseers. Paul warns Titus about enemies of the faith.

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BibleGateway: Titus 1 ESV Text: Titus 1 Titus 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, a servant1 of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of… Paul greets Titus and tasks him with appointing an elder (pastor) in every town on the island of Crete. Paul lists qualifications for such overseers. Paul warns Titus about enemies of the faith.

Isaiah prophesies a great light for those who have walked in darkness; Jesus Christ is the light of the world! Isaiah prophesies the judgment of the Lord against arrogance and oppression.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 9 ESV Text: Isaiah 9 Isaiah 9 (Listen) For to Us a Child Is Born 9:1 1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he… Isaiah prophesies a great light for those who have walked in darkness; Jesus Christ is the light of the world! Isaiah prophesies the judgment of the Lord against arrogance and oppression.

Christ is born in Bethlehem. An angel of the Lord announces the birth to a group of shepherds, who travel to Bethlehem to see the Christ. Jesus is circumcised and named on the eighth day. The family travels to Jerusalem for the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus. Simeon and Anna encounter their Savior. Joseph and Mary bring twelve-year-old Jesus to the temple for the Passover observance.

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BibleGateway: Luke 2 ESV Text: Luke 2 Luke 2 (Listen) The Birth of Jesus Christ 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the… Christ is born in Bethlehem. An angel of the Lord announces the birth to a group of shepherds, who travel to Bethlehem to see the Christ. Jesus is circumcised and named on the eighth day. The family travels to Jerusalem for the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus. Simeon and Anna encounter their Savior. Joseph and Mary bring twelve-year-old Jesus to the temple for the Passover observance.

Gabriel foretells the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah. Gabriel foretells the birth of Jesus to Mary. Mary visits Elizabeth. Mary praises the Lord. John is born. Zechariah prophesies.

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BibleGateway: Luke 1 ESV Text: Luke 1 Luke 1 (Listen) Dedication to Theophilus 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who… Gabriel foretells the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah. Gabriel foretells the birth of Jesus to Mary. Mary visits Elizabeth. Mary praises the Lord. John is born. Zechariah prophesies.