December 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by assocpastor on Nov 29th, 2011 in Service Readings
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Here we read God’s covenant (promise) to David: one of his household will be the ruler over God’s people forever. Christians see this promise fulfilled in Jesus.
Romans 16:25-27
In this song of praise of God, Paul celebrates the compassion of God in Jesus which brings salvation to all people.
Luke 1:26-38
As we prepare to welcome Jesus, we read the story of the annunciation to Mary. Jesus is from God, but born of a human mother. This great mystery is a foundation of our faith: God comes to us as a genuine human.