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“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 6:33

Today’s Bible Reading

Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.

BibleGateway: Proverbs 1 ESV Text: Proverbs 1 Proverbs 1 (Listen) The Beginning of Knowledge 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2   To know wisdom and instruction,    to understand words of insight,3   to receive instruction in wise dealing,    in righteousness, justice, and equity;4   to give prudence to the simple,    knowledge and discretion to the youth—5   Let the wise hear… Solomon lays out the general theme of Proverbs: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Solomon warns his son against the temptation of sinners and urges his son to heed the call of wisdom.

Repent! When we confess our sins, and then find full relief in the Savior’s forgiveness, fruits of repentance will naturally follow. Our faith in Jesus is a living thing, which, seeks to correct what is amiss in our lives. All praise to the Holy Spirit for the fruit He produces in our lives.

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BibleGateway: Luke 3:1-16 ESV Text: Luke 3:1-16 KJV Text: Luke 3:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:33      1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius… Repent! When we confess our sins, and then find full relief in the Savior’s forgiveness, fruits of repentance will naturally follow. Our faith in Jesus is a living thing, which, seeks to correct what is amiss in our lives. All praise to the Holy Spirit for the fruit He produces in our lives.

Zacharias’ son was God’s choice to prepare the way for the world’s Savior. The world sat in hopeless darkness, but John would point to Jesus as the Light to guide sinners into the way of peace. Jesus is still the one and only Light in Whom we have true and lasting peace.

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:69-79 ESV Text: Luke 1:69-79 KJV Text: Luke 1:69-79 The section starts at about 7:43 and ends at about 8:51 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the… Zacharias’ son was God’s choice to prepare the way for the world’s Savior. The world sat in hopeless darkness, but John would point to Jesus as the Light to guide sinners into the way of peace. Jesus is still the one and only Light in Whom we have true and lasting peace.

Oh to have a “Mary” Christmas! A “Mary” Christmas is one in which we humbly confess our sinfulness, while rejoicing in God our Savior. When your focus is on the Mighty One who has done great things for you, then you will truly have a “Mary” Christmas!

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:39-56 ESV Text: Luke 1:39-56 KJV Text: Luke 1:39-56 The section starts at about 4:46 and ends at about 6:32      39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country… Oh to have a “Mary” Christmas! A “Mary” Christmas is one in which we humbly confess our sinfulness, while rejoicing in God our Savior. When your focus is on the Mighty One who has done great things for you, then you will truly have a “Mary” Christmas!

Old Testament believers awaited Christ’s first coming. We wait for the day of Christ’s return, but we don’t know when that will be. So keep a repentant watch, dear Christian, faithfully serving Him Who died so that you now have an everlasting inheritance.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 24:30-44 ESV Text: Matthew 24:30-44 KJV Text: Matthew 24:30-44 The section starts at about 3:10 and ends at about 5:6 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in… Old Testament believers awaited Christ’s first coming. We wait for the day of Christ’s return, but we don’t know when that will be. So keep a repentant watch, dear Christian, faithfully serving Him Who died so that you now have an everlasting inheritance.

At this time of year, because we are under pressure to get so much done, our sinfulness can come out in some very ugly ways. Now, and at all times, we poor sinners need Jesus’ grace-filled invitation. “Come to Me . . . you shall find rest for your souls.”

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BibleGateway: Matthew 11:25-30 ESV Text: Matthew 11:25-30 KJV Text: Matthew 11:25-30 The section starts at about 3:4 and ends at about 3:58      25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father,… At this time of year, because we are under pressure to get so much done, our sinfulness can come out in some very ugly ways. Now, and at all times, we poor sinners need Jesus’ grace-filled invitation. “Come to Me . . . you shall find rest for your souls.”

Centuries before the birth of Christ, Isaiah proclaims, “Be strong, and do not fear, your God will come.” At Christmas we celebrate the fact that, indeed, our God has come to save us. Do not fear, your God will come again; and then all sorrow and sighing will flee away forever.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 35:1-10 ESV Text: Isaiah 35:1-10 KJV Text: Isaiah 35:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:54      1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and… Centuries before the birth of Christ, Isaiah proclaims, “Be strong, and do not fear, your God will come.” At Christmas we celebrate the fact that, indeed, our God has come to save us. Do not fear, your God will come again; and then all sorrow and sighing will flee away forever.

God speaks tenderly to His people with the assurance of sins paid for and forgiven. This Word of Gospel grace stands firm and secure forever. We can always be sure that our Savior/Shepherd will carry us close to His heart.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 40:1-11 ESV Text: Isaiah 40:1-11 KJV Text: Isaiah 40:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:51      1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye… God speaks tenderly to His people with the assurance of sins paid for and forgiven. This Word of Gospel grace stands firm and secure forever. We can always be sure that our Savior/Shepherd will carry us close to His heart.

Movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” depict so-called Christmas miracles. But these make-believe miracles are nothing compared to God’s true Christmas miracles, such as the miracle of a virgin giving birth to a Son, Who is none other than God with us! God’s

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 7:1-17 ESV Text: Isaiah 7:1-17 KJV Text: Isaiah 7:1-17 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:36      1 And it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son… Movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” depict so-called Christmas miracles. But these make-believe miracles are nothing compared to God’s true Christmas miracles, such as the miracle of a virgin giving birth to a Son, Who is none other than God with us! God’s

As sinners we have no righteousness of our own that could ever make us acceptable to God. But our gracious God comes to our rescue. He gives and credits us the righteousness of Jesus, naming Him “the LORD Our Righteousness.”

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BibleGateway: Jeremiah 33:1-16 ESV Text: Jeremiah 33:1-16 KJV Text: Jeremiah 33:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:28      1 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time,… As sinners we have no righteousness of our own that could ever make us acceptable to God. But our gracious God comes to our rescue. He gives and credits us the righteousness of Jesus, naming Him “the LORD Our Righteousness.”

As we count the days to Christmas, we ponder anew the Father’s wondrous gift of His Son, our Savior. On account of Christ, God has made a new covenant with us, in which He forgives our iniquity and remembers our sins no more. This covenant is completely one-sided, and all by grace.

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BibleGateway: Jeremiah 31:23-34 ESV Text: Jeremiah 31:23-34 KJV Text: Jeremiah 31:23-34 The section starts at about 3:53 and ends at about 6:8 23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet… As we count the days to Christmas, we ponder anew the Father’s wondrous gift of His Son, our Savior. On account of Christ, God has made a new covenant with us, in which He forgives our iniquity and remembers our sins no more. This covenant is completely one-sided, and all by grace.