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                      Immanuel
                      A Little Child Shall Guide Them

                      Join With Us as We Watch For the Light Together This Advent

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                      Watch for the light. (Daily Scripture Readings)

                      “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep…Then God said, ‘Let there be light.’”  (Gen. 1: 1-3). When God enters our lives, there is light. When God enters into our world to camp with us, God comes as light. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1: 1-5)

                      As we begin this Advent season together, may we again see the wonder of the light and life of God entering and making our lives new. With the distractions of consumerism, may we pause with anticipation and be guided by the brightest star. May we together, help nurture and strengthen one another. 

                      December 1 is the beginning of a New Year in our Christian calendar. I would like us to try something new this blessed New Year. As the Word that was in the beginning is Jesus Christ, and the Word is our living Scripture, I would like us to enter into the Word together every day of this month in the anticipation of seeing Christmas again through the eyes of our children. In our busy lives, this pause will help ground us with the fullness of why we celebrate Christmas. 

                      Parents, I have been intentional in selecting Bible verses that help build from the prophecy to the birth of Jesus. One of the greatest gifts we can share with our children is a love of reading our Scripture. Pick the time that works best for your family. We will choose to do this each night at bedtime. If you think of a Christmas Carol that goes well with the song, or a story, may we share the true gift of Christmas of a great light. Also, we will be regularly blogging and sharing thoughts on these readings on our website throughout Advent. Please join in and share in the conversation at www.spiritoflifeav.org.

                      Daily Readings:

                      1-Dec

                      Isaiah 2: 1-5

                      Nurture

                      2-Dec

                      Isaiah 7: 13-14

                      Sign of Emmanuel

                      3-Dec

                      Isaiah 9: 1-7

                      A coming king.

                      4-Dec

                      Isaiah 11: 1-3, 6-9

                      A peaceful kingdom.

                      5-Dec

                      Isaiah 25: 6-9

                      Passionate waiting.

                      6-Dec

                      Isaiah 35: 1-10

                      Prepare for God’s reign.

                      7-Dec

                      Isaiah 49: 1-2

                      You are God’s beloved child.

                      8-Dec

                      Jeremiah 1: 4-5

                      “Before I formed you—I knew you.”

                      9-Dec

                      Psalm 139

                      You are beautiful.

                      10-Dec

                      Isaiah 60: 1-5

                      Your light has come.

                      11-Dec

                      Luke 1: 5-25

                      Song of Zechariah

                      12-Dec

                      Luke 1: 26-38

                      Angel comes to Mary

                      13-Dec

                      Luke 1: 39-56

                      Mary shares good news

                      14-Dec

                      Luke 1: 57-66

                      Prepare the way of the Lord.

                      15-Dec

                      Isaiah 40: 1-5

                      (Prepare the way)

                      16-Dec

                      Luke 1: 67-80

                      Song of Zechariah

                      17-Dec

                      Matthew 1: 18-24

                      Angel tells Joseph

                      18-Dec

                      Luke 2: 1-5

                      Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem

                      19-Dec

                      John 1: 1-9

                      Light shines in the darkness

                      20-Dec

                      John 8: 12

                      Light of the world

                      21-Dec

                      Isaiah 42: 1-9

                      A light to the nations.

                      22-Dec

                      Micah 5: 2-5a

                      Prophecy of one of peace

                      23-Dec

                      Zechariah 9: 9-17

                      The coming ruler.

                      24-Dec

                      Luke 2: 6-20

                      Jesus is Born

                      25-Dec

                      Luke 2: 21-38 and Luke 1: 31-32

                      Emmanuel

                      26-Dec

                      Matthew 2: 1-12

                      Wise men follow a star.

                      27-Dec

                      Matthew 2: 13-23 and Luke 2: 39-40

                      Herod becomes angry

                      28-Dec

                      1 John 3: 1-3

                      Children of God

                      29-Dec

                      1 John 4: 9 and John 3: 17

                      Why did Jesus come?

                      30-Dec

                      1 Peter 2: 2-3

                      Spiritual Milk

                      31-Dec

                      Colossians 3: 16-17

                      New Life.

                       

                      Merry Christmas, Pastor Rob

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