Fourth Sunday in Advent

OT: Ezekiel 47:1-12
OTA: Deuteronomy 18:15-22
NT: Hebrews 13:1-25
NTA: Acts 13:16a-33
CL: John 1:19-28
GA: Matthew 1:18-25
Ps: Psalm 111:1-10

December 21^st

Collect of the Day:

Stir Up Your power, O Lord, and come and help us by Your might, that the sins which weigh us down may be quickly lifted by Your grace and mercy; for You live and reign with the Father and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Theme for the Week          The voice of the Prophet

Verse of the Week:                        John 1:23

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: Hebrews 13:1-25       Tues: Ezekiel 47:1-12         Wed: Acts 13:16-33

Thurs: Matthew 25:1-13     Fri: Deuteronomy 18:15-22

Catechism Reading:

You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God

so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life

in what we say and do,

and husband and wife love and honor each other.

You shall not steal.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God

so that we do not take our neighbor's money or possessions,

or get them in any dishonest way,

but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income.

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

What does this mean?

We should fear and love God

that we may not deceitfully belie,

betray, slander, or defame our neighbor,

but defend him, [think and] speak well of him,

and put the best construction on everything.