Jesus saved us unworthy people, which reflects his kindness.

New Testament Text: Luke 10:25-37

A church flourishes and glorified Christ when it calls its officers rightly.

Scripture lesson: Acts 6:1-6

Jesus Christ pursues and love his people despite their weak and inconsistent love.

New Testament Text: John 12:20-26

In our sin we tend to run from God following wrong paths but Christ, in his righteousness, chose the right path, the path of death, so that we might be saved from our sins and sanctified.

New Testament Text: Hebrews 10:19-25

Faith and wisdom recognize the Kingdom of God in the weak and lowly.

Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:1-6

Salvation and comfort are found in the miraculous birth and destiny of Jesus, the Messiah.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 7:1-8:4

The fulfillment of the promise for a Messiah made to David and Abraham comes through a human line as just the right time.

Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Investing too heavily in this world and its leaders produces misery and death while investing heavily in Christ and the next world produces joy and life.

New Testament Lesson: Revelation 22:12-17

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We must live in righteousness and peace in preparation for the final end, which will be defined by righteousness and peace.

New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27