Christmas

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

as the days in which the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending presents of food to one another, and gifts to the needy.

As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

“In that day there will be a spring opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. — read the full passage →

But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a bondservant, though he is lord of all; — read the full passage →

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

“A Redeemer will come to Zion, and to those who turn from disobedience in Jacob,” says Yahweh. — read the full passage →

You shall take on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and you shall rejoice before Yahweh your God seven days.

The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world. — read the full passage →

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Also I said, “The thing that you do is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies? — read the full passage →

“I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God; — read the full passage →

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, — read the full passage →

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless. — read the full passage →

God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.

It will happen in that day, that there will not be light, cold, or frost. — read the full passage →

“Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; don’t fear the reproach of men, neither be dismayed at their insults. — read the full passage →

It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

I said to the king, “Let the king live forever! Why shouldn’t my face be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ tombs, lies waste, and its gates have been consumed with fire?” — read the full passage →

David spoke to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brothers the singers, with instruments of music, stringed instruments and harps and cymbals, sounding aloud and lifting up the voice with joy. — read the full passage →

You shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi to be king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah to be prophet in your place.

though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven. — read the full passage →

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

Seeing their faith, he said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” — read the full passage →

When the king lived in his house, and Yahweh had given him rest from all his enemies all around, — read the full passage →

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it. — read the full passage →

For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. — read the full passage →

What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh? — read the full passage →

“Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News, — read the full passage →

Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest?’ Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already. — read the full passage →

I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents. — read the full passage →

I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply. — read the full passage →

Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. — read the full passage →

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

On the seventh day God finished his work which he had done; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done.

Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, — read the full passage →

Now you shall gather yourself in troops, daughter of troops. He has laid siege against us. They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. — read the full passage →

The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. — read the full passage →

From among the peoples, tribes, languages, and nations people will look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not allow their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb. — read the full passage →

And behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer. — read the full passage →

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — read the full passage →

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith— — read the full passage →

For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

But you did not learn Christ that way; — read the full passage →

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another. — read the full passage →

But I determined this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow. — read the full passage →

Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. — read the full passage →

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything. — read the full passage →

being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. — read the full passage →

I don’t speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.’ — read the full passage →

Then the Pharisees, and some of the scribes gathered together to him, having come from Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake. — read the full passage →

Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven. — read the full passage →

Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way lose his reward.” — read the full passage →

“Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill. — read the full passage →

For the day of Yahweh is near all the nations! As you have done, it will be done to you. Your deeds will return upon your own head. — read the full passage →

Listen to this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel. — read the full passage →

My God, turn your ear, and hear; open your eyes, and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name: for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies’ sake. — read the full passage →

Then he brought me back by the way of the outer gate of the sanctuary, which looks toward the east; and it was shut. — read the full passage →

They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don’t do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain. — read the full passage →

Hear the word which Yahweh speaks to you, house of Israel! — read the full passage →

They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. — read the full passage →

For among my people are found wicked men. They watch, as fowlers lie in wait. They set a trap. They catch men. — read the full passage →

Moreover, Yahweh said to me in the days of Josiah the king, “Have you seen that which backsliding Israel has done? She has gone up on every high mountain and under every green tree, and there has played the prostitute. — read the full passage →

The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. — read the full passage →

and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, “Read this, please”; and he says, “I can’t read.” — read the full passage →

My soul hates your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They are a burden to me. I am weary of bearing them. — read the full passage →

It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart. — read the full passage →

“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. — read the full passage →

There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. — read the full passage →

Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. — read the full passage →

Bless Yahweh, my soul. Yahweh, my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty. — read the full passage →

I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. — read the full passage →

Unrighteous witnesses rise up. They ask me about things that I don’t know about. — read the full passage →

I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me. — read the full passage →

The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death came on me. — read the full passage →

When you have come into the land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the abominations of those nations. — read the full passage →

The magicians of Egypt did the same thing with their enchantments; and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he didn’t listen to them; as Yahweh had spoken. — read the full passage →

For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. — read the full passage →

In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up to Jerusalem to war against it, but could not prevail against it. — read the full passage →

That which is crooked can’t be made straight; and that which is lacking can’t be counted. — read the full passage →