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Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Commentary

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Isaiah 9:2-7 Commentary

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The words of Isaiah 9, immortalized by the great George Frideric Handel, are linked forever for most Americans to the holiday of Christmas.

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Psalm 96 Commentary

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The Lord is king!1

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Titus 2:11-14 Commentary

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As Christians around the world prepare each year to celebrate the birth of Jesus, many are welcoming the familiar rhythms of the liturgical year, the reappearance of annual traditions, and the singing of ...

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