John 1:1-18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was […]

Luke 2:8-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Shepherds and the Angels 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do […]

Matthew 1:18-25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Birth of Jesus the Messiah 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah[a] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and […]

Luke 1:26-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, […]

2 Kings 22:1-10, 14-20; 23:1-3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Josiah Reigns over Judah 22 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. 2 He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the way of […]

Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Song of the Unfruitful Vineyard 5 Let me sing for my beloved     my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard     on a very fertile hill. 2 He dug it and cleared it of stones,     and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst […]

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 145:1-5 The Greatness and the Goodness of God Praise. Of David. 1 I will extol you, my God and King,     and bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you,     and praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be […]

1 Kings 18:17-39 Common English Bible (CEB) 17 When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Is that you, the one who troubles Israel?” 18 Elijah answered, “I haven’t troubled Israel; you and your father’s house have! You did as much when you deserted the Lord’s commands and followed the Baals. 19 Now send a message and gather all Israel to […]

Isaiah 65:17-25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Glorious New Creation 17 For I am about to create new heavens     and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered     or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever     in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy,     and […]

Luke 18:9-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by […]