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Third Sunday of Advent

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Gospel Reading

Luke 3:7-18 Commentary

by Judith Jones

In last Sunday’s Gospel reading, John the Baptist issued a ringing call to prepare the way for the Lord.

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1st Reading

Zephaniah 3:14-20 Commentary

by Anne Stewart

What would happen if God interrupted us?

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Psalm

Isaiah 12:2-6 Commentary

by Rolf Jacobson

Why We Sing Carols, Psalms and Spiritual Songs

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2nd Reading

Philippians 4:4-7 Commentary

by Edward Pillar

One of the blessings of preaching regularly to the same group of people is the joy of seeing folk journeying in discipleship.

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Advent Expectations

by Karoline Lewis

December 13, 2015

“The people were filled with expectation” (Luke 3:15).

What are your expectations? Do you expect to be safe? Do you expect more than a week might go by before another ...

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SB451 - Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2015

Discussion on texts for Third Sunday of Advent (Dec. 13, 2015): (Gospel) Luke 3:7-18; (First Reading) Zephaniah 3:14-20; (Psalm) Isaiah 12:2-6; (Second Reading) Philippians 4:4-7.

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