The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation during Advent More information can be found here. Isaiah 11:1-10 Book background. The Jewish notion of what a Messiah would be developed over time. Invaders harassed the Jewish people almost from the founding of the nation. Over time it became increasingly clear that the Assyrians would overtake not only the READ MORE
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First Sunday of Advent Year A
The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation during Advent More information can be found here. Overview Advent is the season of waiting. For what or whom are you waiting? How can you order your days this Advent season to stay awake, be prepared, and truly look for Christ’s coming? Isaiah 2:1-5 Background of the book. This passage READ MORE
The Season of Advent
Advent is a multi-layered liturgical time: He came. He’s coming. But he’s always here. “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 Another way of looking at it…. He came once in history. He will come again someday in majesty. He comes to us every day in mystery. “Surely I am READ MORE