Advent 2025
Advent 2025: Love
The Gift Of Redeeming Love Isaiah 52:13-53:12 He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions 13 Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.14 As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—15 so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of him,for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.53 Who has believed what he has…
Advent 2025: Joy
Joy Beyond The Darkness Isaiah 50:1-11 Israel’s Sin and the Servant’s Obedience 50 Thus says the Lord:“Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce, with which I sent her away?Or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you?Behold, for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.2 Why, when I came, was there no man; why, when I called, was there no one to answer?Is my hand shortened, that it cannot redeem? Or have I no power to deliver?Behold, by my rebuke I…
Advent 2025: Peace
Peace from God Isaiah 49:1-13 Listen to me, O coastlands, and give attention, you peoples from afar.The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name.2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me;he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away.3 And he said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”4 But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and…
Advent 2025: Hope
Hope For Tomorrow Isaiah 42:1-9 The Lord’s Chosen Servant 42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,my chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my Spirit upon him;he will bring forth justice to the nations.2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,or make it heard in the street;3 a bruised reed he will not break,and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;he will faithfully bring forth justice.4 He will not grow faint or be discouragedtill he…