Month: December 2023

Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 10, 2023November 5, 2023

Psalm 115:9-15

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“may you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth”
Third Sunday of Advent – A Women’s Lectionary
December 17, 2023

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December 10, 2023November 5, 2023

Judges 13:2-7

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment Angel, awe, death, deliverance, family, oath, suffering

“a man of God came to me, and his appearance was like that of an angel of God, most awe-inspiring”
Third Sunday of Advent – A Women’s Lectionary
December 17, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 10, 2023November 7, 2023

Deuteronomy 19

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“a homicide who might flee there and live”

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 10, 2023November 7, 2023

Deuteronomy 18

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“they may eat the offerings by fire that are the Lord’s portion”

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December 10, 2023November 6, 2023

Deuteronomy 17

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“so you shall purge evil from your midst”

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 3, 2023October 28, 2023

Mark 1:1-8

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“the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God”
Second Sunday of Advent B
December 10, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

2 Peter 3:8-15a

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“then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise”
Second Sunday of Advent B
December 10, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 3, 2023October 28, 2023

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

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“Lord, you were favorable to your land”
Second Sunday of Advent B
December 10, 2023

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December 3, 2023October 28, 2023

Isaiah 40:1-11

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment abundance, almighty, comfort, evangelism, fear, forgiveness, glory, impermanence, judgment, prepare, providence, revelation

“God will feed the flock like a shepherd”
Second Sunday of Advent B
NL 214
December 10, 2023

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December 3, 2023October 28, 2023

Luke 1:39-45

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment blessing, faith, family, grace, heritage, holy family, humility, joy, judgment, mercy, poverty, power, praise, pride, promise, prophecy, providence, revelation, sin, Spirit, wealth

“when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb”
Second Sunday of Advent – A Women’s Lectionary
December 10, 2023

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