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Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; I Thessalonians 5:16-24
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of
God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering
the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of
righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did.
And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Matthew 21:31c-32
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Habakkuk 3:2-6
O Lord, I have heard of your renown, and I stand in awe, O Lord, of your work. Habakkuk
3:2
Song: “It is Well with My Soul” (hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss.)
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Psalm 126
May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing
the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy carrying their sheaves. Psalm
126:5-6
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Luke 1:5-17
Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of
incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified, and fear overwhelmed him. But the
angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife
Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. Luke 1:11-13
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Psalm 27
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my
life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
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Isaiah 26:7-15
O Lord, may you ordain peace for us, for indeed, all that we have done, you have done for
us. Isaiah 26:12
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Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
Psalm 85:10
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Ezekiel 36:24-28
Then you shall live in the land that I gave to your ancestors, and you shall be my people,
and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36:28
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Acts 11:19-26
Now those …traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, and they spoke the word...
Acts 11:19
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From the publisher's feed
Phillips Theological Seminary is once again providing this Advent Devotional for you and congregations. We continue to be blessed by the response to the booklet and the way that it is used. Many…
The writers are:
Week One, HOPE: the Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., President and Mouzon Biggs, Jr. Professor of Methodist Studies
Week Two, PEACE: the Rev. Mike Miller, Alum, Senior Minister at Marion Christian Church (Marion, Illinois)
Week Three, JOY: the Rev. Jenny Wynn, Director of Advancement
Week Four, LOVE: the Rev. Dr. Allie Utley, Assistant Professor of Liturgy and Practical Theology.
Our readers for this podcast are Ashely Gibson, Executive Assistant to the President and Board, and Matt Dean, Online Social Media Specialist. This year's cover graphic, The Path to Christmas, ws created by fourth grader Eden Berman.
We are grateful that you choose to join us in reflection and thoughtfulness by reading the Advent Devotional.
In Gratitude,
Malisa PierceAssistant Vice President of Advancement
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