For centuries, people waited for a messiah that would bring hope to a broken world full of suffering. Now in the 21st century, the world is filled with news of war recession and anxiety. This season of Advent is a welcome change of pace for church communities to rest, remember and hope. During this Advent season, we join the church both globally and historically through the lectionary remembering when hope entered the world.

November 28 – Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:36-44

December 5 – Isaiah 11:1-10 | Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 | Romans 15:4-13 | Matthew 3:1-12

December 12 – Isaiah 35:1-10 | Psalm 146:5-10 | James 5:7-10 | Matthew 11:2-11

December 19 – Isaiah 7:10-16 | Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 | Romans 1:1-7 | Matthew 1:18-25

December 26 – Isaiah 63:7-9 | Psalm 148 | Hebrews 2:10-18 | Matthew 2:13-23

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